Feijoa: A Story of Obsession and Belonging

A captivating exploration by Kate Evans

Delve into the intriguing journey of the feijoa, a fruit that has become an emblem of New Zealand's cultural identity. In Feijoa: A Story of Obsession and Belonging, journalist Kate Evans weaves a narrative that spans continents and centuries, tracing the fruit's origins from South America to its cherished status in Kiwi backyards.

What’s inside:

🌍 Global voyage – from the highlands of Brazil and valleys of Uruguay to the orchards of New Zealand

🧬 Cultural intersections – exploring the feijoa's role in indigenous traditions, colonial histories, and modern communities

🧠 Personal reflections – Evans' own connection to the fruit, evoking themes of nostalgia and identity

📸 Visual appeal – enhanced with color photographs that bring the feijoa's story to life

Feijoa is more than a fruit's biography; it's a testament to how plants intertwine with human stories, shaping our sense of place and belonging.