The Heritage Cookbook

The New York Times-bestselling cookbook author returns with over 300 traditional recipes designed to reunite us with our recent ancestors and fill our homes with the aromas of kitchens long past.Nearly one-third of all Americans go on some sort of diet each year, but it's clear that a one-size-fits-all diet simply doesn't work--we are just too different from one another to follow the exact same eating patterns and see identical results. How is it that some people thrive on a...
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The New York Times-bestselling cookbook author returns with over 300 traditional recipes designed to reunite us with our recent ancestors and fill our homes with the aromas of kitchens long past.Nearly one-third of all Americans go on some sort of diet each year, but it's clear that a one-size-fits-all diet simply doesn't work--we are just too different from one another to follow the exact same eating patterns and see identical results. How is it that some people thrive on a vegetable-centric diet, or can drink milk without bloating? An important factor in what makes us unique is the genetic variability we've inherited from our ancestors, and what our great-great-grandparents ate could have a bigger impact on our health than we once thought.Navigating the complex tapestry of modern ethnic groups, Crandall breaks down the most common ancestries found in the United States, identifying both vital and problematic foods that interact with the ancient and recent genetic adaptations nestled in your DNA. To ensure that you can fully utilize this research, he walks you through the process of tracing your family tree and taking your first genetic test, in order to determine your unique heritage.As with his celebrated debut, The Ancestral Table, Crandall painstakingly combed through traditional and historical cuisines from every corner of the world to develop a magnificent, timeless cookbook fitting for any kitchen. Featuring over 300 beautifully crafted recipes, The Heritage Cookbook presents itself in a way that lets you build a healthy and delicious diet regardless of your unique background-equal parts elegant cookbook, deeply personal memoir, and nutritional game-changer.