Garden Exotica

Garden Exotica is your exclusive passport to a culinary adventure, bursting with soul-nourishing, plant-based flavors that will transport you to exotic destinations - all without leaving your kitchen!
In this highly anticipated follow-up to the acclaimed Plant-Based Himalaya, author Babita Shrestha invites you on a delightful expedition with over 60 meticulously crafted recipes that celebrate the diversity of international cuisines and offer wholesome, home-cooked meals designed to nourish your body and soul. Babita shares her most cherished dishes from across the globe, featuring the aromatic spices of Nepal and India, the zesty flavors of Turkey and Greece, the unique warmth of Jamaica and Morocco, and the comforting tastes of Japan, Italy, and Mexico.
Garden Exotica will take your everyday kitchen ingredients and transform your weeknight meal into something extraordinary!

Babita Shrestha, acclaimed author of Plant-Based Himalaya and visionary behind Vegan Nepal, is a true culinary artist. Her unique philosophy blends traditional Nepali roots, expansive global experiences, and a fine arts background, transforming her garden's bounty into innovative, plant-based dishes that embrace food as medicine. Through Garden Exotica, she shares her profound passion for sustainability and cultural exploration, nourishing her family between Lexington, Kentucky, and Nepal.