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The River Cottage Cookbook by: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

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Rating: - Uhm a bit though

Do not take me wrong. I enjoyed this book as much as I loved the TV series; the only problem is that I am not sure the average reader will be interested in breeding his/her own cattle. I love the recipes and have enjoyed this book more as a novel than as a manual to a do-it-yourself live in the country book.

Rating: - Not exactly a cookbook but nevertheless...

This accompanyment to the televsion series 'River Cottage' is an excellentguidebook and reference to all those who dream of becoming a smallholder. While not exactly a cookbook, although it does have many recipies, thisbook does describe wonderfully the process of growing or rearing your ownfood, from creating a herb garden to to butchering a cow (get someone todo it for you!).
While I unfortunately will have to make do with myvegetable plot I can but read this and dream.

Rating: - A Lifestyle Bible

An absolutely fascinating read from beginning to end. Full of useful, practical information on growing and cooking your own food. Chapters on fruit and vegetables, meat, seafood and wild food are written to inspire you to get more intimate with the food you eat, rather than to intimidate you with tales of what can go wrong. This book pursuaded me to dig up my lawn for vegetables, build a small henhouse in the garden, make good use of the wild bramble harvest, and see stinging nettles in quite a different light. Whenever I manage to obtain more space, pigs will be next. Hugh speaks so much SENSE about the whole issue of food in such a non-preachy way that the book is a pleasure to read. This is my all time favourite book.

Rating: - Simple things in life are often the best...

Because I lived in the remote French countryside most of my life, I can warmly recommend this book as being representative of the lifestyle I have led until now. A more natural and simpler way of living is and should be of interest to anyone who is tired and stressed of living in big cities/towns. What is happiness? Happiness is about living in your own house, having a garden to yourself and being self-sufficient by selling your own products. Minimum stress and possibly a remedy for a longer, more enjoyable life...

Rating: - Not one for the Veggies!

A fine read and absolutely packed with an eclectic mixture of The Good Life style self-sufficiency tips and gourmandising. I was particularly tickled to find a modern and very successful cookbook revelling in bits of tripe, lungs and pigs ears. The latter is a recipe I won't be trying (probably my loss) but I did enjoy reading about it. The less red blooded and offal heavy recipes are great too - very inspiring - it's had me look at my inner-city back garden with an assessing eye to see whether maybe I could squeeze in a pig or two without the neighbours noticing. Thoroughly refreshing and very un-TV for something that is a Channel 4 tie-in experience.

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