Describes terroir, French for the "taste of place" and explains why local conditions such as soil and climate affect the flavor of iconic American foods such as apples, honey, maple syrup, and oysters.

Growing your own food means you know there are no chemical or genetic secrets, that it is pure and good. But you have questions about what and how much to plant, how to store, how to preserve. Pleasant provides a guidebook for people who want to control their food, from garden to pantry to table.

Discusses the importance of a healthy, well-balanced diet, focusing fruits, vegetables, and legumes.

Bridget Elworthy and Henrietta Courtauld established The Land Gardeners to research soil and plant health through growing, cutting and designing. They are globally renowned for their Constance Spry inspired arrangements of loose, blousy homegrown flowers and stunning organic gardens all founded on healthy soil. In Soil to Table, Elworthy and Courtauld explore the many ways that gentle, honest food can bring people together. As climate warriors, they...