Blessing the Hands That Feed Us

<b>An exploration of our relationship with food and eating locally--from the bestselling author of <i>Your Money or Your Life</i></b> <p/>Taking the local food movement to heart Vicki Robin pledged for one month to eat only food sourced within a ten-mile radius of her home on Whidbey Island in Puget Sound Washington. Like Barbara Kingsolver's <i>Animal Vegetable Miracle </i>and the bestselling books of Michael Pollan <i>Blessing the Hands That Feed Us</i> is part personal narrative and part global manifesto. Robin's challenge for a sustainable diet not only brings to light society's unhealthy dependence on mass-produced prepackaged foods but also helps her reconnect with her body her community and her environment. Featuring recipes throughout along with practical tips on adopting your own locally-sourced diet this is a candid humorous and inspirational guide to the locavore movement and a healthy food future.