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Barbara Kingsolver is a beautiful writer, whether she is penning one of her memorable novels or writing about the finer points of biology. In this nonfiction memoir of her family's year of eating locally, she blends both genres together for a don't miss manifesto on eating sustainably.
She traces a year on her family's farm in Appalachia, from the first tender spears of asparagus in April through the growing season and the bleak months of winter to the hatching of a new flock of turkey chicks the ...more
She traces a year on her family's farm in Appalachia, from the first tender spears of asparagus in April through the growing season and the bleak months of winter to the hatching of a new flock of turkey chicks the ...more
I thought I would like this. The premise appealed to me; however, it was just too long and too preachy. Early on I found some of what Kingsolver wrote to be interesting, as I am definitely someone disconnected from the land and growing seasons. And it does inspire me to want to take part in a CSA and I even bought local milk at the store yesterday! However, I'm not giving up bananas.
The asides by her husband were unnecessary and her daughter's perspective was interesting and the recipes sounded ...more
The asides by her husband were unnecessary and her daughter's perspective was interesting and the recipes sounded ...more
This book is about a family who vow to live a year with only things they grow or can get locally. They do an excellent job and really tap into their resources.
At the end of the year the biggest shock they said "came when they added up the tab. We'd fed ourselves, organically and pretty splendidly we thought, on about fifty cents per family member, per meal." To me that was most impressive.
Of course we cannot all live in rural areas and grow our own food to feed us throughout the year but we can ...more
At the end of the year the biggest shock they said "came when they added up the tab. We'd fed ourselves, organically and pretty splendidly we thought, on about fifty cents per family member, per meal." To me that was most impressive.
Of course we cannot all live in rural areas and grow our own food to feed us throughout the year but we can ...more
One of my good friends recommended this book. She gave the audio book at least 6 months ago and then kept nagging me that I would love it. I finally gave in and started it and she was absolutely right. I do love it. I love the discussions about food going from ground to table and the work involved.
Started reading this afternoon and can't put it down. This book makes me immediately want to clean out my pantry, bake several loaves of bread, and head to the local farmer's market! Will definitely be a life-changer for me.
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I love this book and have read it now a few times and have shared it with so many friends.
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