From Plant to Plate

Grow mighty ingredients, then transform them into delicious, plant-powered feasts with this sustainable cookbook.

A visual feast for 7-9 year olds, From Plant to Plate is the perfect book to inspire kids to get growing, get cooking, and get plant-powered eating.

With more than 25 tasty recipe ideas from basil pesto pasta to squash muffins, you’ll master a variety of plant-powered food that you’ll love to cook and eat. You’ll be taught how seeds should be planted and learn how to find the best soil for your plants. Darryl Gadzekpo and Ella Phillips offer all the tips you need to transform seeds into mighty fruits, vegetables, and herbs.

This cooking and gardening book for children offers:

- 25 recipe ideas to create from homegrown produce, including chickpea hummus, tomato pizza, and garlicky bruschetta.
- 15 different types of plants and how to grow them at home, even for those without a garden.
- The full journey of their food, showing children the whole process from plant to cooking pot.
- Bold and vibrant colors alongside easy-to-follow steps and engaging text.

Grab your shovel and plant for a recipe! Discover 15 incredible plants, including courgettes, raspberries, and basil, then find out what it takes to make them grow. But the fun doesn’t end there! Remove those muddy boots, head to the kitchen, and learn how to prepare and cook your home-grown ingredients.

Darryl Gadzekpo and Ella Phillips have a strong interest in cooking, gardening, and plant-powered foods, which they are eager to share. From growing their own vegetables in their urban garden in London to establishing organic co-ops to bring their community and local farmers together, Darryl and Ella’s enthusiasm and hands-on approach is inspirational. They founded the company Electric Future Foods, which puts on cooking workshops and pop-up dining experiences, showcasing healthy and organic vegan food.