Broccoli & Other Love Stories Notes and recipes from an always curious, often hungry kitchen gardener By: Paulette Whitney

A celebration of food plants, their stories, and the love that connects soil to plate.

“Broccoli & Other Love Stories” is more than a gardening book—it’s a warm, wise and poetic journey through the edible world, from the hands of Tasmanian grower and storyteller Paulette Whitney. With her infectious curiosity and deep reverence for nature, Paulette introduces us to over 55 vegetables, fruits, and herbs, sharing how to grow them, cook them, and fall in love with them.

Whether you’re a seasonal gardener, curious cook, or simply someone who finds comfort in the rhythm of nature, this beautifully photographed book is your invitation to slow down, nurture your connection with the land, and fill your kitchen with flavour, nourishment, and joy.

Inside you’ll discover:

• Thoughtful profiles of 11 plant families, with notes on cultivation and seasonality.

• Evocative stories from life in Paulette’s Tasmanian market garden.

• Practical kitchen wisdom and simple, delicious recipes.

• Stunning seasonal photography by acclaimed chef and photographer Luke Burgess.

“Almost a decade ago, I was incredibly lucky to visit Paulette’s wild garden in Tasmania. The flavours were among the best I’ve tasted anywhere.” – Rene Redzepi

Praised by leading chefs, gardeners, and food writers alike, Broccoli & Other Love Stories is Australia’s answer to the culinary writing of Elizabeth David and Jane Grigson, imbued with local soil and Tasmanian soul.

About the Author
Paulette Whitney lives at the foothills of kunanyi/Mount Wellington where she farms, cooks, and writes. Alongside her husband Matt, she sells seasonal produce and preserves at Hobart’s Salamanca Market. Their lives are steeped in curiosity, sustainability, and love for the natural world—a passion you’ll feel on every page.

Perfect for:

• Gardeners and growers

• Home cooks seeking inspiration

• Lovers of seasonal, local food

• Readers of poetic, plant-based storytelling