Vegetables, Herbs And Fruit: A Culinary Tour of the English Garden - Rilegato

Courtauld, Simon

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ISBN 10: 1845250206 ISBN 13: 9781845250201

Casa editrice: Think Books, 2006

Riassunto

Simon Courtauld, whose “Food for Thought” column has become such a success in The Spectator magazine, presents his first collection of food musings and garden gossip. Focusing primarily on vegetables and herbs, these witty observations and quirky illustrations will fascinate foodies and delight just about anyone who can't resist a good story or delicious anecdote. Tantalizing tidbits include the dos and don'ts of roasting chestnuts over an open fire and reflections on whether apple sauce was invented thanks to pigs. Plus, Courtauld offers extremely practical tips on growing, cooking, and eating legumes, which makes this a must-have for any kitchen or greenhouse.

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Product Description:

Focusing primarily on vegetables and herbs, this collection of witty observations, delicious descriptions and quirky illustrations will appeal to firm fans of Courtauld's column, fascinate foodies and delight just about anyone who can't resist a good story or eye-opening anecdote. Additional practical hints and tips on how to grow, cook and eat your legumes also make this book a must-have for any kitchen or greenhouse. Tantalising titbits include: what turnips and a famous Norfolk ghost have in common; the do's and don'ts of roasting chestnuts over an open fire; whether apple sauce was invented because pigs were partial to windfalls; what fennel can do for you, apart from seasoning your food.

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• Editore: Think Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1845250206
• ISBN 13: 9781845250201
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 160