{"title":"Yvonne Taura","description":"\u003cp\u003eYvonne Taura’s work invites readers into the heart of home and garden living, blending practical wisdom with a deep appreciation for the simple pleasures of daily life. Her books, such as \u003cem\u003ePātaka Kai\u003c\/em\u003e, explore themes of nourishment and sustainability, offering thoughtful guidance on cultivating both garden and kitchen traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on heritage and connection to place, Taura’s writing gently encourages a slower, more mindful approach to home-making. Her collection is perfect for readers seeking inspiration grounded in both creativity and care for the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pataka-kai-by-jo-smith-9781991016850","title":"Pātaka Kai","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe face a biodiversity crisis and a climate meltdown. Our food systems are broken, our soils are depleted and our seeds are owned by global corporations. Meanwhile, colonial capitalism dictates the mainstream response to these crises, drowning out Indigenous perspectives and solutions. Yet Indigenous practices and understandings of \u003cem\u003ekai\u003c\/em\u003e (food) offer important pathways to ensuring ecological, cultural, and socio-economic sustainability, as well as a greater connection to \u003cem\u003ekai\u003c\/em\u003e in our everyday lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePātaka Kai\u003c\/em\u003e salutes Indigenous food heroes from across Aotearoa and neighbouring islands in Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa who take a holistic approach that considers the interconnectedness of people, land, and food. Their inspiring stories show how change begins locally and on a small scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by verified hua parakore farmers, activists, Indigenous researchers, and Indigenous food sovereignty leaders Jessica Hutchings and Jo Smith, \u003cem\u003ePātaka Kai\u003c\/em\u003e encourages a return to Indigenous values and practices to achieve \u003cem\u003ekai\u003c\/em\u003e sovereignty and well-being for Mother Earth and her people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Upstart Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48129648263404,"sku":"9781991016850","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781991016850-p-taka-kai.jpg?v=1786071239"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/yvonne-taura.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}