The Flavor of Wood Mind & Spirit Culminating in his trips to

Culminating in his trips to war-torn Syria—and the untold story of his efforts to help secure a humanitarian corridor out of besieged Aleppo to evacuate some 50

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New York Times–bestselling author of How Not to Die

this book is a delightful dose of much-needed comfort and cuteness

The Flavor of Wood Mind & Spirit Culminating in his trips toPart travelogue and part culinary adventure . . . a quirky, entertaining ramble through the many ways wood lends its flavor to food (Bob Holmes, author of Flavor). Most people don't expect wood to flavor their food beyond the barbecue, and gastronomists rarely discuss the significance of wood in the realm of taste. But trees have a far greater influence over our plate and palate than you might think. Over the centuries, it has been used in cooking,