**Eighty seasonal recipes from master gardener William Woys Weaver will
inspire victory gardeners and CSA shoppers to turn heirloom vegetables
into delicious dishes.
**
As a trusted expert in the lore of the garden, you can't do much better
than celebrated author, chef, and custodian of the Roughwood Seed
Collection, William Woys Weaver. With recipes that follow the seasons,
each chapter guides the reader from the garden to the kitchen to the
table, an invaluable and enjoyable resource of growing, harvesting,
cooking, and preserving knowledge.
Comforting dishes included here range from fresh salads, slaws, and
stir-fries to hearty soups and baked goods. Conserves, marmalades, and
pickles preserve peak-season produce for yearlong enjoyment.
Weaver's plant-centric recipes include Pennsylvania Dutch favorites as
well as inspirations from his global travels. With each bite, these
recipes present the delicious biodiversity of local produce and careful
preparation. Essays and sidebars enrich the reader's experience with
practical tips on the proper treatment of ingredients.