From Plant to Plate - by Darryl Gadzekpo & Ella Phillips (Hardcover)

About the Book

This book "is half recipes and half information about the inextricable link between food and the environment. The authors explain that the objective is to help readers understand where their food comes from and how it connects us to the planet. ... The first portion features spreads on planting, composting, biodiversity, growing conditions, and lots of nutritional information, all presented by the book's 'bug squad'--a group of ... cartoon insects who act as guides and provide fun facts throughout. The second portion highlights about [25] healthy recipes that can be made with foods that readers have just learned how to grow, from pesto to hummus to granola"--School Library Journal, 2024.

Book Synopsis

Grow mighty ingredients, then transform them into delicious, plant-powered feasts with this sustainable cookbook.

A visual feast for 7-9 year olds, From Plant to Plate is the perfect book to inspire kids to get growing, get cooking, and get plant-powered eating.

With more than 25 tasty recipe ideas from basil pesto pasta to squash muffins, you'll master a variety of plant-powered food that you'll love to cook and eat. You'll be taught how seeds should be planted and learn how to find the best soil for your plants. Darryl Gadzekpo and Ella Phillips offer all the tips you need to transform seeds into mighty fruits, vegetables, and herbs.

This cooking and gardening book for children offers:

- 25 recipe ideas to create from homegrown produce, including chickpea hummus, tomato pizza, and garlicky bruschetta.
- 15 different types of plants and how to grow them at home, even for those without a garden.
- The full journey of their food, showing children the whole process from plant to cooking pot.
- Bold and vibrant colors alongside easy-to-follow steps and engaging text.

Grab your shovel and plant for a recipe! Discover 15 incredible plants, including courgettes, raspberries, and basil, then find out what it takes to make them grow. But the fun doesn't end there! Remove those muddy boots, head to the kitchen, and learn how to prepare and cook your home-grown ingredients.

Review Quotes

"A lovely, highly informative tool for learning about how food is grown, the value in healthy eating, and how to respect the environment while also taking care of one's body..."-School Library Journal, STARRED Review

About the Author

Darryl Gadzekpo and Ella Phillips have a strong interest in cooking, gardening, and plant-powered foods, which they are eager to share. From growing their own vegetables in their urban garden in London to establishing organic co-ops to bring their community and local farmers together, Darryl and Ella's enthusiasm and hands-on approach is inspirational. They founded the company Electric Future Foods, which puts on cooking workshops and pop-up dining experiences, showcasing healthy and organic vegan food.