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Seasonal Food: A Guide to What's in Season, When and Why

Seasonal Food: A Guide to What's in Season, When and Why

by PaulWaddington (Author)

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    Paperback 2004

    $3.67
Synopsis

Unless you are a farmer, grower, or food expert, I bet your knowledge of what's in season and when is pretty slim. Despite a renaissance in British home cooking, coupled with a rediscovery of local produce through farmers' markets and enthusiastic celebrity chefs, many of us are missing some pretty crucial information. I mean, what's the use of a fancy gooseberry recipe in November? You want to know what's good to eat now? And why? Without pouring through stacks of recipe books? You need this book. SEASONAL FOOD is organized into twelve chapters, one for each month of the year. Each chapter starts with a brief story about the month itself - e.g. weather, what's happening in the farming calendar, food-related customs and traditions. There are then narrative sections covering what's in prime season - fruit and veg, meat, fish and other seasonally-influenced produce such as cheeses. There are recipes with information such as traditions, best regions etc and other basic suggestions about preparation. Chapters include tables summarizing what is in season and indicating what is coming into and out of season. Finally, there is a comprehensive index to allow the reader to approach the book by produce as well as season.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 160
 Publisher: Eden Project Books
Published: 01 Sep 2004
ISBN 10: 1903919525
ISBN 13: 9781903919521
Book Overview: A crucial companion for the keen cook who wants the best ingredients - food that is fresh, grown organically, and if not locally, then at least hasn't travelled thousands of miles to get to your shopping basket. This is the book to tell you what to go looking for, what to buy, when to buy it, where to buy it (and even how to cook it) to eat the best.

Media Reviews
This is both a great reference and cookbook and, as produce is at its cheapest when in season locally, one which is well worth investing in. -- The Scotsman
Author Bio
Paul is a professional copywriter, 39, with a strong interest in food and the environment. He has written, published and spoken on technology and new media and maintains a website and newsletter that champion the cause of good writing in business; see his website www.plain-text.co.uk. He describes himself as 'an educated and enthusiastic punter' who, when reading about his favourite subject, food, spotted a gap in the market for a book on seasonal food; he has read widely and deeply into food and environmental issues and knows a lot of academics and professionals in various branches.