**Young cooks will learn about the edible gifts that each season brings
in this warm and inviting collection of recipes from the author of
What's Cooking at 10 Garden Street. In lush double-page spreads
featuring Sala's gorgeous watercolor illustrations, we visit the yards,
balconies, and rooftops where the citizens of Flowerville grow their
vegetables. Each month features a different member of the town, and a
delicious recipe inspired by a fruit or vegetable.
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From spring's asparagus and peas and summer's cherries, cucumbers and
peppers to autumn's pears and squash and winter's potatoes and
citrus--twelve healthy ingredients are harvested in one of the
townspeople's gardens and then used to make an easy, delicious dish. As
the year comes to a close, the town gathers for a giant picnic. The
recipes, which include savory and sweet pies, soups, sauces, pancakes
and croquettes, embrace a wide array of cultures, and feature fresh
flavors and easy-to-source ingredients. Kids will learn not only how to
incorporate fruits and vegetables into meals, but also how they grow and
when they ripen. The book also includes charmingly illustrated tips and
tools for growing your own food. A celebration of gardening, cooking,
and community, this unique and beautiful cookbook is certain to become a
perennial favorite in family kitchens.