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Fallbrook Historical Society – History of Avocados
January 11 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Book Talk: Please join us at the Fallbrook Historical Society to hear author Rob Crisell talk about The History of Avocados.
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.
About the Book
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. Author Rob Crisell 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.
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
Fallbrook Historical Society
Curators of Fallbrook History for 50 years
The Fallbrook Historical Society was founded in 1976 during the national Bicentennial as a non-profit organization to collect, preserve, and share the history of Greater Fallbrook. The Heritage Center Museum & Barn is located at the corner of Rocky Crest and Hill Ave. It is open every Saturday and Sunday from 1 pm to 4 pm.
