Preserves: River Cottage Handbook No.2 (River Cottage Handbook 2)
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 | Product Details: Hardcover 224 pages Release Date: 04 August 2008 Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC ISBN: 0747595321 Rating:  Sales Rank: 166 | | Look for similar books by subject:
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| | Customer Reviews: WOW! Kitchen Candy. (07 January 2009)What an excellent little book, i saw the reviews of others and wanted it instantly. The look and feel of this book is great, it's a good read and the photographs are excellent, i couldn't put it down, infact my friend loved it also, so i ordered her a copy too, (i can't impress her with my new preserves now). The recipe for runner bean pickle will be extra useful for everyone who grows them, as like us, we have an Everest of them every year and nasturtium seeds, i always wanted to eat them as they look like little nuts, but i wasn't sure, now i can make them into capers, and i'm all for feeding the birds, but the recipe for haw sauce will leave a little less for them next winter i'm afraid.  More is more (04 December 2008)While I agree with all the positive comments about this book. I have one issue to raise, in the intro Hugh explains that due to restrictions placed upon them, sadly some of the recipes had to be culled. Yet when I compare it to the first River Cottage Guide on Mushrooms it is significantly thinner than that volume. It occurs to me that this may be simply a cynical marketing ploy to allow for a follow up book. All things being equal I find that level of commercial greed distasteful. Which is a real shame, because overall the quality of this collection is superb and they are precisely what I require a one subject volume that sticks to the point. Inspiring and wonderful! (07 September 2008)I've been wanting to make preserves for years, but I've only just started to do it. Loving the whole River Cottage ethos, I was naturally interested in this book. I read some great reviews and so I bought it, and IMO it's just as wonderful as others said it was. There's a wealth of inspiring recipes, many of which come with suggestions for modifications which can be made by those who have different ingredients/would like to use something slightly different. Everything is clearly explained, and the photographs just make me want to go down to the kitchen and eat up every last preserve in the fridge! This book is an absolute inspiration. I'd defy anyone even very slightly interested in making their own jams, chutneys, pickles etc not to want to dash straight out to the shops/the garden/the local nature reserves, pick things and get bottling, after reading it. I've already spent 3 happy evenings on the couch by the fire, listening to the rain beating at the windows, reading and re-reading the recipes and making plans for a whole pantry full of lovely things to see me through the winter. Very highly recommended. A MUST for anyone wanting to make preserves - beginner or experienced (07 September 2008)What a fab book! Alreayd I have tried several of the recipies and I love Pam's style of writing and explaining - not only does she tell you how to do things easily - she tells you WHY :) Heading towards self sufficiency (31 August 2008)A comprehensive guide to preserves, cordials and all manner of edible items to put away for another day. Wide ranging recipes with hints and tips for success, additions and improvements. Gooseberry Jam with Elderflower Harissa Paste Saucy Haw Ketchup Runner Bean Pickle It's had me out scouring the hedgerows already and will get plenty of use. Beautiful photos, clearly laid out. Includes details on suppliers and other interesting organisations. | |
