Farmsteads of the California Coast - by Sarah Henry (Hardcover)

About the Book

Farmsteads of the California Coast introduces readers to a dozen diverse growers and their dynamic agricultural ventures in some of the most scenic farm locations in the country. From row crop farmers and shellfish harvesters to water buffalo ranchers and coffee growers, this visually-rich book celebrates the best of farmstead bounty, including 'beyond organic' greens, briny oysters, creamy goat cheese, crisp heirloom apples, luscious buffalo gelato and juicy u-pick strawberries. Award-winning food writer Sarah Henry profiles these innovative farmsteads, their sustainable practices and flavorful products, and the unique individuals behind their thriving success. Acclaimed cookbook photographer Erin Scott captures each farmstead's essential nature in lush photo spreads that document the inherent beauty in daily farm routines and celebrates farmstead people and their products. Inviting readers to experience the harvest firsthand, the book also features twenty-four recipes inspired by farm-grown ingredients.

Book Synopsis

Explore the Coast of California, Map Local Farms, and Meet a Dozen Diverse Growers

"A terrific book about some of my favorite farms." -Michael Pollan, author, activist, and professor

"A true celebration of meaningful work and beauty--the values that are at the heart of these farmsteads are the values we all must learn." -Alice Waters, James Beard award-winning chef

Featuring some of the most scenic farm locations in the country, Farmsteads of the California Coast introduces readers to local growers and their dynamic agricultural ventures. Paired with dozens of farm-inspired food recipes from the Golden State, this beautiful California cookbook sets out to reveal the inherent beauty in daily farm routines.

The ultimate farm-to-table cookbook celebrating organic farmers and their products. From boutique row crop farmers and coffee growers, to ranch raised water buffalo gelato and perfectly-grown ripe berries, Farmsteads of the California Coast captures each independent farm's essential nature and philosophy. Inside, award-winning duo, Sarah Henry and Erin Scott, profile innovative farmsteads, sustainable practices, flavorful products, and the unique individuals behind their thriving success.

For fans of local cookbooks and Michael Pollan books. You don't have to embark on a homesteading expedition to have your own farm-to-table kitchen. Farmsteads of the California Coast invites readers to taste the harvest firsthand with twenty-four recipes inspired by local farm-grown ingredients. This visually-rich book celebrates the best of farmstead bounty, including "beyond organic" greens, briny oysters, and:

• Creamy goat cheese
• Crisp heirloom apples
• Juicy u-pick strawberries
• And more!

If you enjoy farm books, farming books, farm life books, or even homestead books--like the Magnolia Table cookbook, Malibu Farm, or the Five Marys Ranch Raised Cookbook--then you'll love Farmsteads of the California Coast.

Review Quotes

"From row crop farmers and shellfish harvesters to water buffalo ranchers and coffee growers, this visually-rich book celebrates the best of farmstead bounty..."
---San Francisco Chronicle

"As a longtime journalist, Henry knows how to tell a story...this is an aspirational book...
"...Scott's photographs make life on a small farm blissfully, deliciously idyllic..."
---KQED, Bay Area Bites

"Award-winning journalist Sarah Henry...profiles a dozen farms and growers, highlighting their innovative, sustainable agricultural projects up and down the California coast."
---Edible East Bay Magazine

"There is much to discover in this compact and beautifully photographed book."
---PacificSun.com Magazine

"Entice[s] readers to take their own field trips to get to know the farmers and their food."
---CivilEats.com

About the Author

Sarah Henry's food stories have appeared in print in the Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, and San Francisco Magazine and online at Lucky Peach, Modern Farmer, CHOW and Civil Eats.

She is a regular contributor to Edible San Francisco, Edible East Bay and Edible Marin & Wine Country. Find her in Best Food Writing 2014. Henry was awarded a Mesa Refuge Writers' Residency to work on this book. She lives in Berkeley, CA.

Erin Scott is food and lifestyle photographer, and author of the Yummy Supper cookbook and acclaimed food blog. Scott's work has been featured in Kinfolk, The San Francisco Chronicle, Saveur, Edible Marin and Wine Country, Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution, The Huffington Post, KQED, 7x7 Magazine, Design Sponge, Mother Earth Living, Apartment Therapy's The Kitchen, and Food 52.

Scott lives with her husband and two kids in Berkeley, CA, where she spends her free time cooking, eating, and photographing the bounty from their own backyard veggie patch.