How Food is Made
An illustrated guide to how everyday food is produced
Written and Illustrated by Ayla Marika.


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Description
If you have ever thought, as you bite into a hot dog, “what am I really eating?” then this is for you.
We buy and eat packaged food every day, yet how these foods are created is a total mystery to almost everyone. For most, food production is an unspoken fact of life, the details of which lie locked behind factory doors. Not anymore. In this fascinating graphic book, we show you exactly how it’s done.
In How Food is Made you will discover how the most common foods in your home are made, through easy to follow infographics and text that gets right to the point. How Food is Made unravels 60 common foods, using plain language and illustrations to explain how each food is made step-by-step, in an entertaining graphic book format.
An invaluable resource for educators, parents, teens… and anyone curious about food.
Specifications:
- Title: How Food is Made: An illustrated guide to how everyday food is produced
- Author: Written and illustrated by Ayla Marika
- Publisher: Forssa Light Publishing
- Release Date: 1 February 2021
- Format: Paperback and eBook
- Pages: 144
- Paperback ISBN: 978-0-9946201-0-1
- eBook ISBN: 978-0-9946201-1-8
- RRP Paperback: USD $21.99 | UK £16.99 | EU € 17.99 | AUD $29.99
- RRP eBook: USD $9.99 | UK £7.99 | EU €9.99 | AUD $14.99
Credits:
- Research & Writing: Ayla Marika
- Infographic Design: Ayla Marika (60+ infographics)
- Illustration: Ayla Marika (800+ hand-drawn and digital illustrations)
- Book Design (layout, graphic design, cover): Ayla Marika
“How Food is Made…should be compulsory in every home. And school. And public library.”
– John Lethlean. Food critic and columnist for Weekend Australian Magazine and Gourmet Traveller Magazine.
“Forget about what the ads tell you about a processed food – this factual information will absolutely empower you to seriously reconsider what you eat.”
– Amanda McInerney. Australian food personality and writer, Lamb’s Ears & Honey.
“A wondrous journey of discovery start to finish…It’s engaging and interesting…very, very entertaining.”
– Katherine Feeney. Radio Presenter, ABC Radio Brisbane.
Media Highlights
- Weekend Australian Magazine. Magazine/Newspaper. Review by John Lethlean. 24-25 July 2021.
- ABC Blueprint for Living. Podcast/Radio Show. Feature Story by Jonathan Green. 30 October 2021.
- Canberra CityNews. Magazine. Front Page Cover Story. 4-10 February 2021.
- Lamb’s Ears & Honey. Food Blog. Review by Amanda McInerney. 19 July 2021.

















Buy the Book
How Food is Made : An illustrated guide to how everyday food is produced by Ayla Marika is available worldwide in Paperback and eBook (PDF).
Paperback
Read it the way it was originally intended, in print. Large 8x11in coffee-table style book, ideal for flicking through casually or reading with kids.
How Food is Made is available in Paperback from Amazon worldwide. For other retailers, please search the online bookstores in your country.
Alternatively, contact Ayla Marika directly, to order a copy sent via Australia Post (Australia only).
eBook (PDF)
Print-replica PDF of the original paperback book. Support the author and buy direct from this website, with instant download for any device.
NOTE: WEB SHOP UNDERGOING MAINTENANCE. The store will be back up and running soon. In the meantime, please contact Ayla Marika directly to order a copy of the eBook (PDF) to be emailed to you.
Due to changes in Amazon’s handling of eBooks that risks the copyright protection of authors and the increased risk of Intellectual Property theft from online AI tools, I have removed the eBook from all third-party retailers. The only option for purchasing the eBook is directly through this website.
Bulk Orders, Consignment & Licensing
For information on bulk orders, including bulk discounts on print books and eBook licensing for schools and other facilities, or to enquire about stocking this title in your store on consignment, please contact Ayla Marika.
