Recipe for a Kinder Life is a heartfelt account of life on the land and in the kitchen. Renowned cook Annie Smithers shares her journey toward a more sustainable existence, blending memoir and meditation. With wisdom from her years of living in tune with the environment, she offers practical advice on seasonal food and living lightly on the earth.
Spanning thirty years of gardens and kitchens across country Victoria, Annie now calls Lyonville home, where she farms for both her family and her restaurant, du Fermier. Through her story, she imparts hard-won lessons on establishing du Fermier, cultivating gardens, managing the land, and navigating the challenges of the restaurant industry. Each chapter is accompanied by recipes celebrating the local harvest and surrounding landscape.
Recipe for a Kinder Life serves as a guide for anyone, whether in the city or countryside, seeking to live more gently. It’s a celebration of caring for the land, but at its core, it’s about learning to sustain yourself in a sustainable world.
