New York City farmer & feast
Subtitle: harvesting local bounty
By: Emily Brooks
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: Farmer & feast
Publisher: Globe Pequot
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780762779512
Subjects: Small Farms; Sustainable agriculture; COOKING / Regional & Ethnic / American / Middle Atlantic States; Cooking (Natural foods); Cooking; COOKING / General
Other titles: New York City farmer and feast
Description: "Following in the footsteps of Connecticut Farmer & Feast, this second book in the series is a cordial invitation to meet fifty passionate farmers and producers who generate food from the bustling urban landscapes of New York City. NYC Farmer & Feast is a welcoming expose into the lives of NYC food producers and the delicacies they produce within the hidden enclaves of this extensive metropolis.Sumptuous full-color photos and elegantly written profiles throughout showcase lives rich in both food and history from all 5 New York City boroughs and Orange, Putnam, Westchester, and Putnam Counties directly to the north.  This book brings locally produced food directly home to your kitchen with individually created recipes featuring each producer's specialty food.NYC Farmer & Feast reconnects urban agglomerates, whether they reside within the hallowed network of the NYC mass transit system, to the bounty of locally produced food, and serves as a memento and travel guide of urban agritourism for visitors as well. Above all, it is a guide, a reference, and an edible manifesto for anyone who wants to put a face to their food and partake in the urban farming revolution"--

"Think there are no farms in or around Manhattan? Think again! Urban agriculture and farms are exploding throughout the New York City metropolitan area--from farms to green food-growing rooftops to hydroponics. New York City Farmer & Feast introduces New Yorkers to the surprising bounty of the area and serves as a memento of food experiences for visitors. Profiled are the farmers and produces who feed New York's farmers markets and service top restaurants with locally grown food. Above all, New York City Farmer & Feast is a guide, a cookbook, a reference, and a friendly introduction for anyone who wants to put a face to their local food--and understand where and how its produced"--