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A History of Herbalism by Emma Kay
What is the essence of the book? Humans have exploited the benefits of herbs (or ‘yarbs’ as they are known in some parts of Britain) for...
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Jul 5, 20223 min read
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A Dark History of Sugar by Neil Buttery
I don’t possess a sweet tooth. I feel quite smug writing this but really I’m kidding myself. Sugar is everywhere from natural sources...
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Jun 6, 20222 min read
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A Dark History of Chocolate by Emma Kay
What is the essence of the book? Chocolate may be deliciously decadent but it turns out that it also has a sinister side which is...
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Nov 8, 20212 min read
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