{"product_id":"curious-lives-of-vegetables","title":"Curious Lives of Vegetables","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully illustrated book that uncovers fascinating stories behind the plants we eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the secret lives of vegetables that have shaped our world, brought to life through over 100 hauntingly beautiful botanical illustrations.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the humble beet to the botanical curiosity of the tomato, \u003ci\u003eThe Curious Lives of Vegetables\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the important, unusual, and downright fascinating stories behind the plants that nourish us. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood journalist and former \u003ci\u003eBon Appétit\u003c\/i\u003e staff writer Ali Francis blends cultural history, science, and narrative storytelling to spotlight rare, heirloom, and overlooked vegetables as a way of telling bigger stories—about biodiversity, flavor, memory, and the invisible forces that determine what ends up on our plates. Each illuminating essay is paired with a sublime illustration―reminiscent of antique botanical art―by celebrated artist Adriana Picker. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hardie Grant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50617839059009,"sku":"9781964786322","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/3179\/3984\/files\/9781964786322_7ef86.jpg?v=1791252598","url":"https:\/\/qagoma.store\/products\/curious-lives-of-vegetables","provider":"QAGOMA Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}