Gill Meller's new book Outside is a thoughtful celebration of the joys
of cooking and eating outdoors. We shouldn't be shutting doors any
more - we should be opening them...From his rural home overlooking the
sea, Gill is perfectly placed to write about open-air cooking, whether
it's a simple campfire on the beach or a barbecue in the garden, evoking
pictures of summery platters on laden tables, and slow, gentle picnics
in fields.
With more people than ever staying at home for their holidays, taking
the family camping or walking, as well as meeting friends for picnics
and barbecues, it feels like people have rediscovered their love of the
outdoors. Gill's cooking is, as always, inspired by the changing seasons
and encourages us to reconnect with nature and the world around us
through the food we eat. So whether you want a bowl of something hearty
and warming on a wintry walk, or crave something bright, fresh and zesty
to enjoy by the coast in the sunshine, there are recipes to delight
everyone, wherever they are.