Maíz, papa, palta, tomate, ají, maní, chocolate, chirimoya, papaya, camote son algunos de los alimentos que hasta el siglo XV solo eran consumidos en América. Este libro presenta vegetales y frutos americanos, con historias sobre sus orígenes, usos y recetas simples.
 
Corn, potato, avocado, tomato, chili, peanuts, chocolate, custard apple, papaya, and sweet potato are some of the foods that were only eaten in America until the fifteenth century. This book introduces American fruits and vegetables, with stories about their origins, uses, and simple recipes.