Monday, November 2, 2009

The Molloy Family

© Peter Menzel www.menzelphoto.com from the book Hungry Planet: What the World Eats


The Molloy family—John, 43, Natalie, 41, Emily, 15 (called Em), and Sean, 5 (wearing his school uniform, including a hat for sun protection)—on the backyard patio by their pool in Brisbane, on Australia’s east coast, with one week’s worth of food, in January. Cooking methods: stove, microwave, and outdoor BBQ grill. Food preservation: refrigerator-freezer. Favorite foods—John: prawns and chocolate. Natalie: fresh fruits and cheese. Emily: Mexican food and homemade dips. Sean: spaghetti Bolognese and lollies.

The Molloy family is one of the thirty families featured in the book Hungry Planet: What the World Eats. Food expenditure for one week: $303.75 USD.

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