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The Locavore Way: Discover and Enjoy the Pleasures of Locally Grown Food
by
Amy Cotler
Millions of Americans are rediscovering the pleasures of locally grown food. By eating food grown close to home, they can boost their health, reduce their carbon footprint, support a robust local economy, and enhance their sense of community . . . all while savoring scrumptious, satisfying meals. It’s no wonder that the number of farmers’ markets has more than doubled in t...more
Paperback, 160 pages
Published
November 11th 2009
by Storey Publishing, LLC
(first published November 1st 2009)
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Basically, if you decided very suddenly and enthusiastically that you were going to become a locavore, this book would help you figure out things like:
1. shop at farmers markets
2. ask questions at farmers markets
3. grow some of your own food
4. food has a season
5. you can preserve food to eat it outside the season.
seriously, there is probably some kind of market for this book, but i have no idea what it is. anyone I know who gives half a shit about local foods could probably have written this bo...more
1. shop at farmers markets
2. ask questions at farmers markets
3. grow some of your own food
4. food has a season
5. you can preserve food to eat it outside the season.
seriously, there is probably some kind of market for this book, but i have no idea what it is. anyone I know who gives half a shit about local foods could probably have written this bo...more
Apr 30, 2011
willaful
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Recommends it for:
anyone new to the locavore moment
Shelves:
nonfiction-locavore-food-gardening
So you’ve become convinced of the health, taste and environmental benefits of eating local, sustainably raised foods. Now what? This handbook has lots of suggestions and resources to help make the transition to the locavore lifestyle, from how to cook all the weird new foods you’ll be trying to how to become involved in food politics, should you be so inclined. It covers a lot of ground in a fairly superficial way, and there’s a bit too much repetition and filler, but also lots of useful resourc...more
This book is quite basic, but it is a good resource for someone who is interested in local food and where to find it. It also includes recipes, which is always nice. I think my favorite part of the book, as I am not new to sourcing local food but I'm sometimes unsure what to do with unfamiliar vegetables, is the section where the author lists many different types of vegetables and different ways to prepare them. I think I will definitely be using that in the future. I enjoyed reading this and wo...more
Dec 29, 2011
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Locavore Way by Amy Cotler, a chef and cooking instructor, provides detailed advice on localizing your eating habits. She includes information on how and where to shop for local food, recipes and ideas for preparation and storage of these foods, tips on eating out, and plans for raising your own food.
good for beginners and novices. the back sections and resource guides are chockful of great info. it's worth a look just for that. think of this book as a great springboard ready to launch you into a better, healthier future, in which you are smarter and more aware.
Anyone interested on the topic will love this book. It is informative and helpful to the newbie and experienced locavore. A multitude of topics are covered here. It's possible to read just one section or all! I love the list of resources in the back.
B An interesting locavore book - I know of this but I wish she'd talk aobut more about how to find local stuff or better options to do when there's not local options near you. Still, inspiring, good ideas, neat book with an admirable way to live.
About halfway through this book I wondered aloud "How many pages can you use to tell people to visit their farmer's market and maintain a garden?"
That's really all this book is, over and over again. Good stuff for people new to the concept, I suppose, but for anyone who knew what a Locavore was before picking up the book you can probably skip this one.
That's really all this book is, over and over again. Good stuff for people new to the concept, I suppose, but for anyone who knew what a Locavore was before picking up the book you can probably skip this one.
This book has made me change the way I eat. I learned a ton of things about how to eat local and how it helps our health and economy. I am committed to eating and shopping this way.
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This is a sweet and easy-to-read book that is great for newbies. Totally non-threatening and there's no finger-wagging. Just encouragement and basic advice for getting started on a healthier, tastier, more local diet.
It's a little clunky in that all resources -- websites, agencies, lists of farms, etc. -- are in the back, with the reader regularly directed to look in the "Resources" section. It would have improved the ease of use if they had also been put into the text as they are mentioned.
The...more
It's a little clunky in that all resources -- websites, agencies, lists of farms, etc. -- are in the back, with the reader regularly directed to look in the "Resources" section. It would have improved the ease of use if they had also been put into the text as they are mentioned.
The...more
Go to farmer's market. Grow your own food. Support local. That is basically all this book says.
A comprehensive survey and introductory guide to local foods.
I learned a few things, but most of her instruction is intuitive.
I chuckled at the reviewer wondering who the target audience for this book could possibly be, someone "clueless, but enthusiastic," who very suddenly got interested in eating local? That's me. Loved it, got all inspired for the summer. This lady's going to be plunging and shocking!
Very basic. Better for folks that aren't already familiar with the concept of locavores. Nothing new here for those already aware of this movement.
This was a great resource for anyone who wants to eat locally. It was also an easy read and had a fantastic "resources" section in the back.
A good book for beginners to eating healthy and locally. It is a bit redundant too. But the resources section in the back is great!
Nice format. Good book for beginners. Lots of ideas for starting this new way of life.
Basic book about eating locally
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