BOOK REVIEW
by C.J. Katz
Wednesday, May16, 2012
With that focus in mind, Hobsbawn-Smith, who now lives just outside of Saskatoon, asks, “You know your doctor, you know your lawyer, you know your accountant. Who’s your farmer?” Foodshed takes you on a delicious and enlightening journey from A to Z, from Artichokes to Zizania and all the culinary letters in between—think of G for grass fed beef, I for icicle radishes, Q for Quackers, and U for unsalted butter. It puts a face to the food we eat with stories about more than 75 growers and producers, like Doug and Elna Edgar, grower sof 28-acares of asparagus; Paul and Hilda DeJonge who own Broxburn Vegetables and Café and a strawberry u-pick and greenhouses stuffed with spicy hot jalapenos; and Gerwin and Esther Van Deuveren who raise Pekin ducks to supply chefs.
Scattered throughout are lots of photographs as well 26 of Hobsbawn-Smith’s favourite recipes such as Smoked Fish Chowder with Chives, Pork Two Ways, and Tomato, walnut and Cilantro Bruschetta, just to name a few. Each offers an invitation to help you make the most of what farmers, orchardists, fishers and ranchers have to offer. And while the stories are about Alberta growers and producers, their stories are relevant to anyone interested in sustainable eating.
Foodshed is sure to take you on a journey beyond your local farmers market and into the heart of local living.

“You know your doctor, you know your lawyer, you know your accountant. Who’s your farmer?”
DEE HOBSBAWN-SMITH
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