{"product_id":"2026200012847-secondhand-the-real-food-companion","title":"The Real Food Companion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an age of processed convenience and industrial farming, The Real Food Companion is a clarion call to return to the table — to honest ingredients, seasonal produce, and the quiet wisdom of knowing where your food comes from. Matthew Evans, one of Australia's most trusted food writers and the farmer behind Fat Pig Farm in Tasmania, presents an authoritative and deeply personal guide to understanding real food: what it is, how to source it, and how to cook it with confidence and care. From pastured meats and heritage grains to wild-caught seafood and farmhouse cheeses, the book chronicles the full landscape of whole, natural ingredients with the precision of a food critic and the warmth of a committed grower.\n\nBeautifully supported by Alan Benson's evocative photography, The Real Food Companion argues passionately that the act of cooking well begins long before the kitchen — it starts with curiosity, discernment, and a willingness to question what we eat. Evans writes with the authority of someone who has lived these principles, blending practical instruction with broader reflections on food culture, sustainability, and the pleasure of eating mindfully. This is more than a cookbook; it is a manifesto for a more considered and delicious life — and it will change the way you look at every ingredient you touch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49203111657691,"sku":"2026200012847-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/c7e724b4-9218-42c1-9567-52688e255094.png?v=1788144058","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200012847-secondhand-the-real-food-companion","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}