This book by the award-winning Annette Roeder is a delightful introduction to common vegetables and offers a delectable serving of Olaf Hajek’s uncommonly beautiful illustrations and fascinating information.
It shows how each vegetable appears in its natural soil habitat and how it might be eaten today. Health benefits, historical tidbits, and botanical oddities are seamlessly woven into each spread.
This inviting journey through the growing season celebrates the artistic, historical, and culinary bounty that awaits us in the garden and at the table.