Position: Author of the Foodies Books series for children, about growingseasonal food
- How do you feel about being a semifinalist in the 2009 HSBC Start-UpStars Award?
I'm thrilled for me, but what it represents is also important. Finallypeople are realising children and healthy food makes good businesssense. It makes money because it's worth doing.
- What was the inspiration for the Foodies Books?
I was an early years development person for years and kids from thelocal school used to come over to my veggie patch. I was shocked whenone of them asked where the strawberries were, in December. I wanted torecapture the magic of seasonal food. I'm not a purist but food is lessexpensive, more environmentally friendly and above all, tastes betterwhen it's in season.
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