Book talk; California Avocados: A Delicious History
January 11, 2025 From: 1:00 pm To 2:00 pm
"The Barn" at The Fallbrook Heritage Center
1730 South Hill Avenue
Fallbrook , CA 92028
Please join Author Rob Crisell as he talks about his latest book California Avocados: A Delicious History (History Press 2024).
This is the first and only book on the 175-year history of the avocado in California. When avocados first arrived from Mexico in the early 1800s, few Americans knew what to make of them. Intrepid settlers in California were among the first to embrace the savory green fruit, sparking a century-long love affair that transformed the state into “Avocado Land.” From battling over the best avocado varieties to coaxing the public into trying the fruit by devising delicious recipes, Golden State growers created a global phenomenon. My book explores how California’s favorite fruit became one of the most famous and iconic foods of the twenty-first century. As part of my exhaustive research on the subject, I interviewed more than 30 growers, distributors, aficionados, and academics throughout California. The book features 45 color photos and another 100 + black and white, as well as recipes, trivia, and helpful appendices. It is both comprehensive and enjoyable to read.
About the Author
Rob Crisell grew up in Fallbrook, California, in the heart of a three-acre avocado grove. After a career in publishing, Rob is now a writer, actor, teacher and winemaker. Most recently, he is the author of Temecula Valley Wineries and The Fantastic Fables of Aesop. He has written several other works for adults and children. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Yale University and his law degree from George Mason School of Law. Rob and his wife live in Temecula, California.
California Avocados: A Delicious History
History Press (Imprint of Arcadia Publishing) – www.arcadiapublishing.com
ISBN: 978-1-4671-5817-6 (paperback)
Publication date: November 5, 2024
197 pages
