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Flip Grater is a renowned kiwi singer/songwriter, who boasts her own Indie record label and owns Grater Goods, a plant-based delicatessen based in central Christchurch. In her professional life she is a successful chef and recipe writer, developing her vegan recipes and Grater Goods products that are sold in retailers throughout Aotearoa. In her precious spare time you'll find her chilling with French husband Youssef and five-year-old daughter Anais. Flip and Youssef met in Paris in 2012 where she was recording her album Pigalle, and moved Back to Flips native New Zealand in 2018. Grater Goods is a little slice of Paris in industrial Sydenham. A fully plant-based menu of European-inspired deliciousness. Showing everyone who walks in the door that we no longer have to choose between pleasure and principles. This book highlights food that is truly delicious and about indulgence, yet happens to be good for you and the planet. Over 60 European-inspired, adaptable dishes, ranging from Seitan sausages, cassoulets and breads to super easy spreadable cheeses, pates, crackers, delectable desserts and plant-based baking and cooking.

Biology and the natural environment captivate Andrea. She has zoology degrees from Waikato and Oxford universities, and did her doctoral studies at the latter on stress in chickens. She edits for other authors, but mainly writes features about science-related topics for publications such as the 'New Zealand Listener', focusing on the tricky balance - or lack of - between humans and nature. Andrea lives with her family in Hamilton and loves reading, bush walking, growing food and keeping chickens.

Merenia Gray (Ngāi Tahu, Rangitāne, Tainui, Pākehā) is an arts entrepreneur currently working as an adviser for Manatū Taonga, Ministry for Culture and Heritage in Sector Performance of Crown Entities. Nationally and internationally, her artistic career as an awardwinning choreographer, dancer, teacher and arts sector leader spanned thirty five years. Merenia's whanau has a long and illustrious legacy of excellence within Aotearoa and the legal and arts sectors.

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Sophie Gray is the inspiration behind destitute gourmet and the 'dg' series of cookery books and www.destitutegourmet.com. She is a popular speaker and teacher on food, family life and finances, and is a regular contributor to food magazines. Her family-friendly recipes are easy to make, tasty, healthy and affordable, and frequently include gluten-free and dairy-free alternatives. Menu planning, smart shopping tips, how to use leftovers, and advice on eating in season are fundamentals. She is married to Richard, and they have two grown children, Isabella and Jack. Sophie works fulltime communicating the destitute gourmet philosophy from their home in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Lynda Gray is a freelance journalist with a special interest in agriculture and primary industry. Born in South Otago, she spent many hours helping on her family’s sheep and beef farm. She completed an agricultural commerce degree at Lincoln University in the mid-1980s, worked in the wool industry and travelled overseas before completing a Diploma in Journalism. Since 1993 she has contributed to several farming-related media, including Country-Wide, which incorporates The Deer Farmer magazine. Lynda has three adult children and lives on a lifestyle block near Alexandra with her husband Cam.

David Gray is a governance expert who has worked with Māori organisations for the past 20 years. As principal of Kia Tū Rangatira Ai Consulting, he has been a consultant and coach to a large number of Māori entities, from the largest iwi governance bodies to very small marae- and hapū-based entities. He has been CEO of three Māori organisations and is currently a trustee of a post-settlement governance entity. In addition, he has advised various arms of the Crown on the subject of governing Māori organisations. David is based in Tuakau, and his work takes him to all corners of Aotearoa.

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Born in Solihull, UK, Ed Greaves now resides in Auckland, New Zealand. Besides pouring his imagination out into the pages of his books, he also spends his time developing indie horror games, composing music, building and modifying old vehicles, and drawing. And sometimes teaching history. Feel free to follow Ed on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreavesEc