Taste, Memory traces the experiences of a modern-day explorer, one who doesnt discover new lands and new cultures, but who rediscovers our common food heritage and then works to bring it back to our gardens and tables for all to appreciate and enjoy. Buchanan also writes about some of the most important people who are working to defend and promote biodiversity and meaning in our food system. From gardeners and cooks to environmentalists and food activistsall of these people are preserving the best of our traditional foods and ensuring that they will be around for future generations to enjoy.
