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Riverford Farm Cook Book: Tales from the Fields, Recipes from the Kitchen (Paperback)

by Guy Watson (Author), Jane Baxter (Author)
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  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Fourth Estate Ltd (1 Sep 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007265050
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007265053
  • Product Dimensions: 22 x 15.2 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,040 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
`I like Riverford's fruit and vegetables, I like their recipes, and I like their philosophy. This is a super book.'


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'What we like most is to produce foods ourselves from start to finish -- from farm to table, the Riverford way. Food should tell a story and, because we know what it is, we can tell you.' Guy Watson began farming at Riverford in 1985 on three acres of land on the Watson family farm based in Staverton, South Devon. With the land fully converted to organic status in 1987, Guy began delivering his vegetables to local shops, including his brother's farm shops. With a locally successful box scheme, home delivery was the next logical step, with local distributors setting up to operate the home delivery box scheme in individual locations, with all the vegetables being packed at Riverford Farm. Riverford has now become one of the country's largest independent growers, certified by the Soil Association. This book charts the rise of Riverford and ethical eating, the new concern for 'food miles' and local food production, and is a must-have guide to growing, sourcing and using the best-quality produce in the most effective and environmentally aware manner.

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars As inspiring as the place itself, 31 Aug 2008
The Riverford Farm Cook Book does what it says on the tin. Providing a gorgeous range of recipes from Jane Baxter, accompanied by writing from Guy which provides a background to the Riverford ethos. There is also guidance on vegetables you may wish to grow yourself - and how to store them - and when they're in season.

Recipes are organised by the main ingredient, maybe 3 or 4 recipes for each ingredient, but then there's a long list of 'quick ideas' - mini recipes which you can knock up speedily, and directions to the other recipes in the book which involve that ingredient (I know the index could do the same but I think it's a really nice touch!). Ingredients range from apples to celeriac with everything in between.

Brussel Sprouts (some might hate them but I don't!)

Bubble and Squeak Soup with Wensleydale
Crisp Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts and Balsamic Vinegar
Wok fried Brussels Sprouts with Ginger

Onions and Shallots

Red Onion Salad with Beetroot, Lentils, Feta and Mint
Pissladiere
Sausages with Onion Gravy
Caramalised Shallots
Twice-cooked Belly Pork with Spring Onions and Ginger

Recipes are unfussy and don't have hordes of odd ingredients - but you know they'll be good just from reading them. Guy's writing is accessible, interesting and thought provoking! 5 stars and well deserved.


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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I will eat, eat and eat again from this!, 21 Sep 2008
By titaniamoth (London UK) - See all my reviews
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I can only echo other reviewers, a GLORIOUS book (even though the occasional meat/fish ingredient will mean adaptations for those not of a carnivorous turn of tum and tooth!)

The arrangement by the fruits and vegetables which Riverford sell is excellent (and to anyone who doesn't use their box scheme I would recommend this too as highly as the book - organic foods from supermarkets are NOT in the same league - nor are inflexible box schemes which land you with ancient mountains of sad cabbage - Riverford food is so alive and vibrant i expect it could deliver itself!) - try Riverford Home Delivery in Google

I do agree that perhaps a hardback version would have been useful as this book will certainly be well thumbed in my kitchen.

As well as the great recipes, the information about each fruit and vegetable reminds me of the living, vital nature of our food (well,proper food, not the ersatz stuff loaded with a thousand additives) Certainly, as I go through my Riverford box i really enjoy relating the food to its history. A passion for life shines through these pages, food as a bounteous gift from Gaia!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Got a Veg Box? - You need this!, 4 Oct 2008
By PJ (Fernhurst, West Sussex) - See all my reviews
If you get a veg box delivered to your door from Riverford or anyone else then you've probably found yourself saying, "What on earth do I do with one of those?" One of the many delights of having a regular veg box, especially an organic one, is getting all those vegetables that you so rarely see in the supermarkets. But just what do you do with a celariac or a kohlrabi?

This book has all the answers! Just about every vegetable you're likely to see is covered by an introduction from Guy Watson and a selection of recipes from Jane Baxter. Both are experts with years of experience and the result is a cook book which is both useful and informative.

Don't think that it's not just the unusual vegetables that have a place in the book. If you're looking for inspiration with your potatoes, carrots or brocolli, even if they've come from the supermarket you'll find it here.

With the price of food going up almost every month, a book that helps you make the most of what you buy has got to be well worth the cost. Like many others, my kitchen is full of recipe books both old and new but this one is rapidly becoming a favourite!
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