<DIV><DIV><P style="MARGIN: 10pt 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B>A beautifully illustrated cookbook<br>with profiles of the people and their produce </B></P><P style="MARGIN: 10pt 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B></B> </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Meet fifty of the passionate farmers who proudly contribute the locally grown produce, meats, cheeses, and other food items featured in farm stands and top restaurants throughout the Nutmeg State. <I>Connecticut Farmer & Feast</I> is a labor of love—a heartfelt invitation into the lives of Connecticut farmers and the magic they produce from the soil.</p><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">With sumptuous full-color photos and elegantly written profiles throughout—showcasing lives rich in both food and history—this book carries the added bonus of up to three individually created recipes featuring each producer's specialty food.</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I>Connecticut Farmer & Feast</I> reconnects Nutmeggers, whether they reside within or beyond state lines, to the bounty of Connecticut, and serves as a memento of food experiences for visitors as well. Above all, it is a guide, a reference, and a friendly introduction for anyone who wants to put a face to their food—and understand where their food is from and how it was produced.</p><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </P><DIV><B>Emily Brooks</B> is a revolutionary new face of the local food and sustainable agriculture movements. Founder of Edibles Advocate Alliance (ediblesadvocatealliance.org) and the founder and director of Bridges Healthy Cooking School, Chef Emily nurtures social entrepreneurs who support local agriculture, sustainable farming, and sustainable food systems. She is the creator of Buy Local Connecticut and is a regular local food and sustainability expert on National Public Radio (NPR).  </div><DIV> </DIV><DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B>ALSO AVAILABLE</B></P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I>Food Lovers' Guide to Connecticut, 3rd</I> (3/2010; 978-0-7627-5280-5)</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I>Connecticut</I><I> Icons</I> (11/2006; 978-0-7627-3548-8)</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I>Connecticut</I><I> Curiosities</I> (11/2010; 978-0-7627-5988-0)</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I>Connecticut</I><I> Off the Beaten Path, 8th</I> (5/2009; 978-0-7627-5131-0)</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I>Seasons of Connecticut</I> (6/2010; 978-0-7627-5907-1)</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I>Hudson River</I><I> Valley</I><I> Farms </I>(7/2009; 978-0-7627-4892-1)<I></I></P></DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </DIV></DIV>