Congratulations to RSC Book Author, Dr Eric Block, State University of New York at Albany, on receiving the Sterling Hendricks Memorial Lectureship Award sponsored by USDA-Agricultural Research Service and co-Sponsored by AGFD and AGRO Divisions of the American Chemical Society.
Dr Block’s book, Garlic and Other Alliums, provides an entertaining account of the history and uses of these plants whilst introducing the reader to the chemistry and biochemistry.
“What do garlic and onions have in common with gunpowder? A lot. They’re incendiary. They can do harm and they delight. Sulfur is central to their powers. And they helped inspire the work of a chemist who has just published a welcome treatise on the smelly yet indispensable allium family. Dr. Block’s book may be the definitive word on the alliums for the moment, but as it and he make clear, there are new flavors to look forward to.” Reviewed in The New York Times
“Both entertaining, and at the same time a challenging read, there is a lot of valuable information in this book. My hat is off to Eric for the amazing contribution to the world’s collection of allium science.” Reviewed in The Garlic Press
Want to know more? Get your copy of Garlic and Other Alliums today.
Mad for Garlic? Dr Block will also be talking about the hidden world in a clove of garlic at the upcoming Toronto Garlic Festival, October 13-14 2012.
