THE COMPLETE WORLD ENCYCLOPEDIA OF APPLES A comprehensive identification guide to over 400 varieties accompanied by 90 scrumptious recipes Andrew Mikolajski The first section of this book offers an insight into the significance of the apple in history. It then gives a botanical overview of the fruit and explains how to plant, nurture and cultivate your own apple harvest. The directory section features a unique photographic collection of over 400 internationally grown varieties. Apples are listed alphabetically from Acme to Zoete Ermgaard. The versatile apple is a popular ingredient in many tasty recipes, and a collection of classic apple recipes is featured. Dishes include Curried Apple Soup, Scallops with Apple Mash, Pumpkin and Apple Risotto, Baked Apples, and Apple Crumble. - The ultimate guide to a best-loved fruit, offering a full directory of varieties with tasting commentaries, gardening and cultivation advice, and classic recipes, all in one volume. - The introduction contains fascinating information about the history, botany and cultivation of apples. A comprehensive identification guide features over 400 classic apple varieties and provides detailed information regarding taste, textures, shape and skin types. About the Author: Andrew Mikolajski is a highly respected gardening expert. His published works include The Practical Encyclopedia of Garden Pests and Diseases, The Visual Encyclopedia of Garden Plantsand The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of 1001 Garden Questions Answered(all Lorenz Books).