British iconoclast and sustainable food champion Hugh
Fearnley-Whittingstall goes back to basics in this guide to simple,
everyday home cooking.
In River Cottage Every Day, Hugh shares the dishes that nourish his
own family of three hungry school-age kids and two busy working
parents--from staples like homemade yogurt and nut butters to simple
recipes like Mixed Mushroom Tart; Foil-Baked Fish Fillets with Fennel,
Ginger, and Chile; and Foolproof Crème Brûlée.
Hugh brings his trademark wit and infectious exuberance for locally
grown and raised foods to a wide-ranging selection of appealing,
everyday dishes from healthy breakfasts, hearty breads, and quick
lunches to all manner of weeknight dinners and enticing desserts. Always
refreshingly honest, but without sermonizing, Hugh encourages us to
build a close relationship to the sources of our food and become more
involved with the way we acquire and prepare it. But he doesn't shrink
from acknowledging the challenges of shopping and cooking while juggling
the demands of work and family. So while Hugh offers an easy recipe for
homemade mayonnaise, he admits to having a jar of store-bought mayo
lurking in the fridge, just like the rest of us!
Including helpful and encouraging advice on how to choose the finest
meat, freshest fish, and most mouthwatering fruits and vegetables,
River Cottage Every Day shows us that deliciously prepared and
thoughtfully sourced meals can be enjoyed every day of the year.
