Food
for Thought
A culinary tour through the English garden: Fruit, Herbs and
Vegetables
Focusing primarily on fruit, herbsand
vegetables this, collection of witty observations, delicious
descriptions and quirky illustrations will appeal to firm fans of
Courtald’s column, fascinate foodies and delight just about anyone who
can’t resist a good story or eye-opening anecdote.
Additional practical hints and tips on how to grow, cook and eat your
legumes also make this book a must-have for any kitchen or vegetable
patch.
Tantalising titbits include:
What
turnips and a famous Norfolk ghost have in common
The do’s
and don’ts of roasting chestnuts over an open fire
Whether
apple sauce was invented because pigs were partial to windfalls
What fennel
can do for you apart from seasoning your food
