The rise of the slow food movement and the return to home gardens mean
cooks are donning gardening gloves as often as oven mitts. Modern
cooking is heading back to its roots, with home cooks embracing local
ingredients and down-to-earth recipes. With more and more of us
discovering the delight of preparing and eating freshly harvested food,
Vegetables for the Gourmet Gardener is the indispensable guide to what
to grow, cook, and eat.
A feast for the eyes and the table, this user-friendly resource
traverses the realms of both the garden and the kitchen, addressing the
cultivation, storage, and preparation of nearly seventy useful
vegetables. Practical growing tips, fascinating histories, nutritional
information, and classic recipes appear alongside botanical
illustrations drawn from the Royal Horticultural Society's cherished
collection. With both familiar varieties and novel options, Vegetables
for the Gourmet Gardener will inspire you to create a world of new
shapes, colors, and tastes.