{"product_id":"lush-life-food-drinks-from-the-garden-9781945551970","title":"Lush Life: Food \u0026 Drinks from the Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA California Dream of a Cookbook\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Award Winner for Best Nonfiction Design \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist for Best Cookbook\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A charming take on California cuisine... This well-crafted cookbook serves as an excellent guide to living in tune with nature and the seasons.\" \u003cb\u003e-- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat and drink what's in season and you'll never grow bored, your menus will be less complicated, and everything will taste better. That's Valerie Rice's motto, and it's guided her to become an accomplished gardener, cook, and cocktail maker, three talents that--along with her charm and no-fuss style--have made her EatDrinkGarden Instagram and blog a hit. In \u003ci\u003eLush Life\u003c\/i\u003e, Valerie brings together 156 of her favorite seasonal recipes for entertaining, family meals, snacks, and so much more, including cocktail recipes and wine advice. Rigorously home tested and gorgeously photographed by Gemma and Andrew Ingalls, \u003ci\u003eLush Life\u003c\/i\u003e is a California dream of a cookbook that will inspire readers to grow their own, cook it fresh, and pour a luscious beverage. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith wine commentary by James Beard winner Raj Parr and a foreword by Suzanne Goin, author of \u003ci\u003eSunday Suppers at Lucques\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for home cooks, garden enthusiasts, and anyone looking to add a bit of freshness to their everyday meal prepping. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eValerie Rice was born and raised in Southern California, and the California lifestyle is apparent in all her endeavors. A serial entertainer, master gardener, passionate margarita maker, and skilled home cook, Valerie shares her passions on her popular food and lifestyle site, eatdrinkgarden.com, as well as on her EatDrinkGarden Instagram account. Valerie has been featured in \u003ci\u003eSunset\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHouse Beautiful\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eC Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSanta Barbara Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFlutter\u003c\/i\u003e and has appeared on \u003ci\u003eAccess Hollywood Live\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHallmark's Home \u0026amp; Family\u003c\/i\u003e. Valerie lives in Santa Barbara with her husband, two daughters, a couple of labradoodles, and a coop full of chickens.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Prospect Park Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50642068078866,"sku":"9781945551970","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_fe018e61-19d3-4576-936d-daee05151256.jpg?v=1733055329","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/lush-life-food-drinks-from-the-garden-9781945551970","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}