Banana Book

Clare_CA · 10-08-2009, 12:31 PM

Banana -- The Fate of the Fruit That Changed the World

by Dan Koeppel

My friend sent me this book. I haven't had time to pick up a book in a while, but I'd like to. Has anyone read this book, and if so, what did you think of it?

Thanks,
Clare

Richard · 10-08-2009, 03:53 PM

Big long discussion about the book in another thread on this site.

Bananaman88 · 10-09-2009, 06:19 AM

As Richard said, you can find where we've discussed this in another thread if you search. For what it's worth, I found it to be a great read-very educational.

Clare_CA · 10-09-2009, 11:53 AM

Oh, okay. I should have done a search first. Thanks.

Clare_CA · 10-09-2009, 12:37 PM

Well, I did do a search and couldn't find it. At first, I put in the title of the book, but I think that was too many words for the search engine. I tried doing a search for the author's name and found the thread where he was interviewed on the radio. I did a search just in the book reviews area too and didn't see it. Oh, well. I'll just read the book.

Clare_CA · 10-21-2009, 11:23 AM

I never did find another thread that discusses this book, but last night I took the book to bed and read this regarding the banana 'Lacatan':

"The fruit's flesh is the color of creme brulee. The taste is lush and full-bodied, with an intense flavor that recalls homemade banana ice cream. 'True nobility among bananas,' gushes the Web site run by Jon Verdick, owner of a San Diego nursery that sells more than two dozen types of banana plants for home growing (don't expect much fruit, if any: our climate makes bananas a rather lovely decorative plant but little more).

Richard · 10-21-2009, 12:00 PM

Here you go:

Interview- Dan Koeppel of "Banana" on KCRW

Yes, We Will Have No Bananas

Panama disease making a comeback

Banana on NPR

Take the comments from inkcube seriously, he is far more educated on the subject than Dan Koeppel.

Bob · 10-21-2009, 03:53 PM

Don't feel bad Clare, before I noticed that this book was at the bottom of the page here last year being advertised I asked about it too

I have read it 3 times already cover to cover and is well worth it......enjoy.

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Richard un-Retired Richard's Photo Gallery Location: Vista, CA Find me on the map! Zone: USDA 10b Name: Richard Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 9,674 BananaBucks : 912,536 Feedback: 9 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,636 Times Was Thanked 12,537 Times in 4,719 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1,685 Times	Re: Banana Book Here you go: Interview- Dan Koeppel of "Banana" on KCRW Yes, We Will Have No Bananas Panama disease making a comeback Banana on NPR Take the comments from inkcube seriously, he is far more educated on the subject than Dan Koeppel. __________________ Back in business at plantsthatproduce.com

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