This author draws from their youth in 1950s Brooklyn, where life revolved around summer games on front porches and intense winter snowball fights. These formative experiences imbue their perspective and writing. Their unique style evokes a potent sense of nostalgia, capturing the essence of childhood in a bygone era. Readers are invited on a journey through time with their evocative prose.
Despite the growing interest in olive oil, most people know very little about what it is or how it is made. This book provides a comprehensive treatment of olive oil from the tree to table, from a molecular and personal perspective.
Focusing on the often-overlooked roles of women in Irish family farming, this book offers a groundbreaking study that examines gender relations within farm families. It highlights the experiences and voices of contemporary farm women, revealing how they navigate their lives and assert influence despite existing inequalities. By shedding light on their contributions and concerns, the volume challenges traditional notions of male dominance in agriculture and emphasizes the significant yet understated impact of women in this cultural context.