- Hardcover: 272 pages
- Publisher: Conran Octopus Ltd (4 May 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 184091534X
- ISBN-13: 978-1840915341
- Product Dimensions: 25.2 x 19.8 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 212,243 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Self-sufficiency is for cranks," Monty and Sarah Don announce: "organic gardening is not a system to be punished for breaking." In the next breath, however, they inveigh--just as robustly--against the prevailing gardening culture which is all about adding foreign material to the soil: an approach they compare to "throwing antibiotics" at an ill body "and damaging the ability to self-heal."
Monty and Sarah Don are out to steer a middle course between the prevailing, impoverished approach to food production and the behaviours of total cranks whose worry and right-on-ness sucks the pleasure out of the whole business. The book, made to accompany the Channel 4 series, is full of exquisitely simple recipes and fuss-free gardening advice. (The beetroot and red chard risotto is a marvel.) As the diary of a year rooted to the soil, it's sure to be a modern classic. But don't be seduced into thinking it's any sort of bible or cure-all.
It's actually much easier to take advice from a crank--you take what you need and ignore the rest with a clear conscience--than to navigate books like this one, in which everything is tied up with everything else in a seamlessly "sensible"--and unique--scheme. "A boned leg of organic lamb, raised on the water meadow butting onto the garden, strewn with plenty of rosemary and cooked over the most basic of wood fires is not sophisticated cuisine, but a genuine feast nonetheless." Well, sure--but so what?
Monty and Sarah Don are rightly proud of the lifestyle they've achieved. But take their advice, and don't get hung-up. Pillage their prose. Take what you need. --Simon Ings --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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This special reissue includes new introductory text and celebrates the vital link between growing, cooking and eating food all year round. For Monty and Sarah Don, a love of eating food must include an awareness of how that food is grown, and a love of growing your own food must include an active interest in how best to cook it. They demonstrate this philosophy in this seasonal month-by-month guide on how to cultivate and cook a range of vegetables, herbs and fruits which is accompanied by photographs that record a year in the kitchen garden at their home. It includes detailed instructions and gardening tips as well as more than 40 recipes to inspire food lovers to make the best use and appreciate the real flavours of home-grown food.
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68 of 69 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A friend bought me this as a present and at first I sort of ignored it for a while as being just another gardening book (being possessed of hundreds of gardening books...and cookery books for that matter!). But then I spent a Sunday morning in bed reading this from cover to cover....and what a joy! I have had an allotment for quite some time now and what Monty and Sarah Don manage to convey is the sheer joy of eating your own "free food". It's really amazing, you feel as though you've received a gift everytime you pick, say, the first new potatoes - what excitement as you lift those roots! - or when you harvest onions, all golden brown and papery skinned. Even better when you get your food to the kitchen, cook it and savour the fact it's "free"! This book combines the best of both worlds and is a joy to read and cook from. This book makes you envy Monty and Sarah for their lifestyle and if it doesn't encourage you to grow your own food, then I don't know what will!
32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a wonderful book. Monty's enthusiasm for his garden is infectious, Sarah's recipes are gorgeous, and Simon's photographs evoke a yearning for each beautiful season. The book contains valuable information primarily aimed at novice gardeners, who can draw upon the Dons wide experience of gardening successes and failures. But it will be thoroughly enjoyed by anyone who has a patch of earth to call their own, and enjoys life and food.
30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I liked this book if only to inspire me to attempt more in my own garden. It gives some tips but no really detailed information for a complete novice. I found the diary aspect pretty dull but some of the recipes are delicious and the principle of eating the food that' s in season appeals to me, even when I have to buy the ingredients!
If you already know what you are doing in the garden and are looking for tips, seasonal recipes and some pretty pictures then this book is definitely for you. If, however, you were looking for a how-to manual then you may be disapointed.
If you already know what you are doing in the garden and are looking for tips, seasonal recipes and some pretty pictures then this book is definitely for you. If, however, you were looking for a how-to manual then you may be disapointed.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Thin, but an interesting read
mmmmm... a hard one to review, yes there are some good tips on gardening each month and a few interesting recipes. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Whitefern
Book by Monty Don
This book was brought for my husband who said it had a little too much cooking in it for him, he has other Monty Don gardening books and thought he should stick to that side of... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jan McGee
Excellent Book
It is a great read and contains many useful recipies, wonderful photos and lovely prose. Inspirational for the gardener and/or chef.
Published 3 months ago by G. Russell
Ideal for those who grow their own
A lovely book detailing growing and eating your own produce. Some nice insights into the man himself. Very well received gift.
Published 4 months ago by Lisa Nichols - TheBookMums.co.uk
Fork to Fork
The product was as expected and arrived in three days in good condition. A fine book that followed from the excellent series which surely deserves a repeat at some point.
Published 8 months ago by 4C
Town or country
I loved this book,and have bought it for friends,it's a glorious mixture of the passion of growing and cooking and eating. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2010 by Christine Hall
Fork to Fork Monty and Sarah Don
Monty Don has always been an inspiration. His television shows and his written word are informative and passionate. Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2009 by Jan Berry
great book
I am a gardener for the National trust and have really enjoyed reading this book, I really like the setup showing the months of the year so you can cook seasonal. Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2009 by J. Groves
Great book, fast delivery. Thanks
Good quality 2nd hand book. well packaged and fast delivery. (Different cover picture, but same book inside, so fine). Great service. Thanks
Published on 20 Jun 2009 by Ruth Jennaway
Fork to Fork
When the book arrived I was disappointed by the condition. There was a slip band around it which was damaged, and at least one page had a slight surface tear (i.e. Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2009 by Mr. Michael Hammond
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