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The Locavore's Handbook: The Busy Person's Guide to Eating Local on a Budget

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If you think that you can't eat local because you don't live on a homestead, can't afford it, or don't have time to cook, this book is for you! The Locavore's Handbook: The Busy Person's Guide to Eating Local on a Budget is an easy, encouraging read that's great for anyone who is just starting down their eating local journey.

For once, a book that actually delivers what it promises! If you ever read Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingslover and thought "that's nice, but that would never work for me," this book is for you. What I especially love is that while she covers a lot of ground, she never makes you feel bad for not "doing enough." If you've read enough blogs and local eating websites you know what I'm talking about. In fact she ends each chapter with "If you do just one thing . . . " a section that gives one tip you can implement no matter where you are.

Not just for newbies, as I learned a few things and I feel like I've been at this for awhile. For example she gives a great overview of things you can forage (fiddleheads, for example) and some great recipes (dandelion coffee, nasty bits). And gives handy charts such as what to plant when and how to organize your refrigerator.

It's well organized and will be on my reference shelf for quite some time.

Leda Meredith has learned by experience how to eat locally, and how to do it as efficiently and easily as possible. Her argument about the value of eating foods in season was particularly interesting to me -- I've gotten used to eating whatever I want whenever I want it, but there is something really compelling about connecting to what the earth wants to offer in a more intimate way. A great book.

As the awareness around local food is expanding this book arrives at the right time. And not only that, for those of us wanting to eat healthy, well and with consciousness on a reasonable budget this is the book to read! The author writes with great humor and from her personal urban experiences which show her understanding of and compassion for the challenges of trying to change our ways in these already way too busy and demanding times. A real gem if you want to move to the next level of awareness and action in living a sustainable lifestyle...

This is an essential read for anyone who is interested in the locavore movement -- whether you're a novice or hard core. She has super tips for shopping and storing food (even in tiny NYC apartments!), and recipes that are actually affordable and easy to make. Before this book, I wouldn't have thought it possible to enjoy eating local in the city. Leda's examples are helpful and motivating.

This book has a wealth of information. I am trying to play by the rules and this book will be very helpful. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in eating local products. The 250 mile radius suggested makes it easier to follow the rules.

A 'locavore' is someone who prefers to eat locally grown, locally sold foods. Leda Meredith is a dedicated practitioner of the locavore lifestyle and has drawn upon her considerable experience and expertise in "The Locavore's Handbook: The Busy Person's Guide to Eating Local on a Budget" to present 'real-world' practical advice and information on budgeting, sourcing, growing, and preserving food, as well as shopping efficiently, supporting local providers and merchants -- and the planet itself. A 208-page 'user friendly' compendium, "The Locavore's Handbook" will prove to be an informed, informative, and highly rewarding read. Of special note are the chapters on 'Sourcing Local Food'; 'Simple Food Preservation'; and 'Feasting for Free'. Enhanced with an extensive list of 'Useful Resources' and a comprehensive Index, "The Locavore's Handbook " is a welcome and highly recommended addition to personal and community library collections.

This is a wealth of locavore information, especially for the new gardeners or the "eating heathy cooks". I have been a gardener, cook and preserver all my life and still learned a lot and enjoyed this read.