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Blessing the Hands That Feed Us: Lessons from a 10-Mile Diet
Blessing the Hands That Feed Us Lessons from a 10Mile Diet Author:Vicki Robin An exploration of our relationship with food and eating locally—from the bestselling author of Your Money or Your Life — 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 Animal, Vegetable,... more » Miracle and the bestselling books of Michael Pollan, Blessing the Hands That Feed Us 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.