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Lyrical... A finely textured account of how the origins of eating and drinking reveal the nuances of modern community.'--Kirkus Reviews Each of Raskin's subjects has some unique history, but they are united in their love for what they perceive as a fulfilling rural lifestyle. --Booklist Filled with stories of people's lives, heritage and motivations for working the land ... Each one's story is illuminating. --San Francisco Chronicle Provides vicarious and delicious adventurous . --Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Crafts an intimate appreciation of Northern California's traditional farming heritage and contemporary organic renaissance. --National Geographic Traveler

Lyrical... A finely textured account of how the origins of eating and drinking reveal the nuances of modern community. Kirkus Reviews 20090315 Each of Raskin's subjects has some unique history, but they are united in their love for what they perceive as a fulfilling rural lifestyle. Booklist 20090501 Filled with stories of people's lives, heritage and motivations for working the land ... Each one's story is illuminating. San Francisco Chronicle 20090609 Provides vicarious and delicious adventurous . Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 20091018 Raskin's tone is so endearing, humble, and respectful that his adventures come across as relatable and realistic. Serious Eats 20101017 While set in California, [Raskin's] book cites a national trend... Inspiring. Athol Daily News 20110303 Crafts an intimate appreciation of Northern California's traditional farming heritage and contemporary organic renaissance. National Geographic Traveler 20090515

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"Jonah Raskin is Professor of Communication Studies at Sonoma State University and the author of The Radical Jack London: Writings on War and Revolution, American Scream: Allen Ginsberg's ""Howl"" and the Making of the Beat Generation, and For the Hell of It: The Life and Times of Abbie Hoffman, all available from University of California Press."

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