Gardening, Wild Food Cookbooks
Cookbooks We Love presents reviews of books pertaining to cooking and gardening, kitchen gardens, home-grown food, natural foods, wild plants and animals, foraging, gathering and harvesting of mushrooms, berries plus mushroom picking and berry picking.
September 18, 2008
by Barbara Kingsolver
Much is being written these days about the state of our food economy, plight of farmers and the many benefits of eating local, sustainable food. Good thing too as awareness is the key to change. Honestly though, the whole discussion can be a bit daunting, more than a little wearying and dare I say too much like homework. For a more uplifting and enlightening take on the topic turn to Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. Popular novelist Barbara Kinsolver tells the true story…
October 22, 2007
by Leanne Kitchen
Written by Leanne Kitchen, The Produce Bible is a handy reference guide to fresh fruits and vegetables that will appeal to both gardeners and cooks. With each featured food there is a bit of history and lore followed by selection and storage information, varieties, preparation…..
October 02, 2007
by Antonio Carluccio
We have a soft spot for mushroom books, and can’t resist adding another to our list of must-haves for enthusiasts. Antonio Carluccio is Italian, a chef and restaurateur, an excellent writer, and known by many as “the mushroom man”—so who better to put together a delectable…..
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April 02, 2007
by Jack Staub
75 Vegetables for Your Garden is a unique and charming guide to a selection of eminent vegetables who author Jack Staub believes time has come. There is an eclectic selection of heirloom and hybrid…..
February 08, 2007
by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Simon Wheeler
According to author Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, “We all know that food can often be the source of great pleasure. My question is, why isn’t it always?”. His book The River Cottage Cookbook (a companion to his UK television show) aims to help us…..
January 26, 2007
by Myra Goodman
Myra Goodman and her husband were true organic pioneers when they started their organic raspberry patch in Carmel California in 1984. Today Earthbound Bound farms provides organic produce of all kinds…..
December 26, 2006
by Amy Goldman
We know they are good for us but who would have thought the humble squash could be such a thing of beauty. In Compleat Squash author Amy Goldman showcases 150 different specimens of squash…..
September 09, 2005
by Amy Farges
The Mushroom Lover’s Cookbook and Primer is an “in-store field guide”, reference book, and cookbook rolled into one, and is written by someone who knows her mushrooms well. Amy Farges has been selling wild and exotic mushrooms through New York City…..
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September 30, 2004
by David Arora
All That the Rain Promises and More is the companion field guide to David Arora’s more substantial Mushrooms Demystified. This hip little pocket guide to Western mushrooms goes with us on every mushroom hunt—with its pages well worn from countless…..
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September 04, 2004
by David Arora
Welcome to the wonderful world of mushrooms with David Arora. Mushrooms Demystified is hands-down the best and most comprehensive guidebook to North American mushrooms. A big book containing everything you need to know before…..
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