Lyrical yet practical, the book celebrates the seasonal cycles of fresh produce and will inspire delicious, healthful food for your table. Not simply a cookbook, it chronicles the lives of vegetables as they make their voyage from field to feast.

Don't forget also to check out John Peterson's wonderful documentary DVD as well: The Real Dirt on Farmer John.

This is a Board and staff favorite: "...great essays that are both wise and humorous, while the recipes are unlike most cookbooks — are all very good, as we have tried many off them and passed them on to our [CSA] members..." (Jean-Paul Courtens, BDA Board President)

“I wish I could convey what a delight this cookbook truly is. The recipes are often simple to prepare, yet wonderful, and the organization by vegetable gives many ideas for seasonal cooking from your garden, CSA box, or farmers’ market. But it’s not only a cookbook, as Farmer John has included anecdotes, quotes from his writings, essays on biodynamics and anthroposophy, farm photos, and notes from Angelic Organics’ CSA newsletters. I have given this book as a gift several times and think it’s one of the most entertaining, educational, and enjoyable cookbooks out there.” (Rebecca Briggs, Communications Director)

Reviews: “This is a delicious book, equal parts food for the mind and belly. Relish it.” (Michael Pollan, author, The Omnivore’s Dilemma)

“. . . readers vicariously experience life on this unique farm in this farm kitchen bible. . . .” (Publishers Weekly)

Author Bio: Lifelong farmer John Peterson runs Angelic Organics, one of the largest community supported agriculture (CSA) farms in the United States. More than 1,300 families in the Chicago area receive a weekly delivery of vegetables and herbs from Angelic Organics. John is the subject of Taggart Siegel’s award-winning feature documentary film, The Real Dirt on Farmer John, which has been seen in theaters and on television throughout the world.

Author: John Peterson and Angelic Organics
Paperback: 360 pages
Publisher: Gibbs Smith (2006)
Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.5 inches