"Growing Beautiful Food"

            I'm shamelessly in love with books.  More on that in future posts.  One of the highlights of our week is our stop at the library.  Right at the entrance to the library we frequent is a display of all the beautiful brand new books.  Nearly without fail I'm sucked into grabbing at least one.  This is the first book that stole my attention this week.  "Growing Beautiful Food" By Matthew Benson

It just captivated me.  I had to pick it up and take a look inside.

             Yep.  I had to have it.  As someone who loves photography and is the biggest "wish I was a farmer and was good at growing things and loved chickens and actually enjoyed green salads" person I know,  reading this book written by a photographer turned farmer was as enjoyable as the snuggly blanket and cup of tea I enjoyed while reading it.

            I actually read the entire thing, which for this genre is saying a lot.  I'm generally captivated by the pictures but lose steam while reading the tedious details.  While I didn't agree with all of the author's point of view, his genuine love for what he did came through in every sentence and photograph.

         

             It's very possible my husband may be getting a request for chickens, bees and an orchard very soon.  Hopefully he doesn't read this blog first and can reply with his usual gracious understanding of my "swept away" tendencies and doesn't just laugh in my face.  I'll relish the dream as long as it lasts!