FORK & FOLIO: From foraging to heirlooms, 2 new books uncover the stories behind our vegetables

Two new books, “Happy Snacking, Don’t Die!” and “The Curious Lives of Vegetables,” encourage readers to pay closer attention to overlooked plants, foraging, heirloom crops and the stories behind what we eat.

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