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All Three Handbooks (Pre Order)

All Three Handbooks (Pre Order)

All Three Handbooks (Pre Order)

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Order all three Handbooks now and get the set for only £26.00 saving £12.97 on the RRP!

With a textured hard cover and an introduction by Hugh, these handbooks are set to be an indispensable household reference. All the handbooks will come signed!

PLEASE NOTE:  This pre-order combination is available to order now; however, the three handbooks, along with any other items on the same order, will be dispatched once the Bread Handbook is published (currently expected February 2009).

 

Handbook No. 1 : Mushrooms

In this first of an exciting new series that focuses on specific aspects of rural living and eating, mushroom expert John Wright explains how to identify and collect (or avoid) the mushrooms and toadstools we are most likely to encounter in the UK with diagrams, detailed profiles and handy tips.

Starting with a brief introduction to mushroom biology and taxonomy, John explains the ins and outs of collecting, including relevant UK laws, conservation notes, practical tips and identification techniques, complete with diagrams and line drawings.

He also introduces the River Cottage Magic Seven Challenge, a great first test that will inspire everyone to put their wellies on. Then he describes and distinguishes more than sixty of the species we are most likely to come across during forays in Britain's forests and clearings: old friends the Chanterelle and Cep, as well as a whole colourful host of more unfamiliar names - edible species including the Velvet Shank, the Horn of Plenty, the Amethyst Deceiver, the Giant Puffball and the Chicken in the Woods, and poisonous types such as the Sickener, the Death Cap and the Destroying Angel.

The handbook is completed by more than thirty simple and delicious mushroom recipes from the River Cottage team. Small enough to fit in a waterproof pocket, with colour photographs throughout, a standout translucent jacket and an introduction by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, 'The River Cottage Mushroom Handbook' is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide destined to be an indispensable household reference.

 

Handbook No. 2 : Preserves   

Preserving is a centuries-old way to make the most out of every season, stretching the more bountiful months into the sparser ones - and what's more, it is fun, rewarding and easy to learn.

Explaining the history, science and basic processes of preserving, our preserving expert Pam Corbin will guide you through a world of jams, jellies, butters, curds, pickles, chutneys, cordials, liqueurs, vinegars and sauces, which can be made from local produce throughout the year.

 

She includes 75 recipes, covering everything from traditional favourites such as raspberry jam, lemon curd, quince cheese and sloe gin, to fresh new combinations such as apple butter, cucumber pickle, marrow rum, elderberry chutney and nettle pesto.

The signed handbook includes seasonable tables, regional maps, flow charts of all the preserving processes and full-colour photographs throughout, and is completed by a directory of equipment and useful addresses. 

  

Handbook No. 3 : Bread  (due for publication February 2009)

In the third of the "River Cottage Handbook" series, our chef Dan Stevens explains the ins and outs of baking, aiming to inspire you to abandon ready-sliced loaves for a world of delicious breads baked at home.

Starting with a brief history of breads and bread culture, Dan examines the key ingredients in baking (flour, yeast, salt, water and fat), explains the science behind the seemingly alchemic processes, and advises on the right kit to get started. He then demonstrates how to make yeast and non-yeast breads, as well as enriched doughs and home-started sourdough, and includes 60 recipes, covering everything from the simple white loaf and familiar classics such as ciabatta, naan, pancakes and pizza bread, to fresh new challenges like potato bread.

PLEASE NOTE:  This pre-order combination is available to order now; however, the three handbooks, along with any other items on the same order, will be dispatched once the Bread Handbook is published (currently expected February 2009).

If you have River Cottage Membership, you are entitled to a further, automatic 10% discount on this combination.  To find out more about River Cottage Membership click here.