tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post3705082561161375371..comments2024-03-17T17:14:03.259+00:00Comments on The Urban Veg Patch: Kitchen Garden Experts - Inspiration from plot to plate!Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-30709058289165162592014-08-17T18:34:36.679+01:002014-08-17T18:34:36.679+01:00I love the idea of being able to support my local ...I love the idea of being able to support my local library by borrowing books; it would be a good alternative to buying all the books I want to read. Sadly, our library services are being cut back so it's increasingly hard to get the titles you want. I agree that it's a good idea to be able to review books before buying - I have a lot of repeat information on my bookshelves!Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-78508056233801055062014-08-02T21:22:14.363+01:002014-08-02T21:22:14.363+01:00I think I'd find the tips about how to judge h...I think I'd find the tips about how to judge how much to grow and the snippets of how these kitchen gardens are organised fascinating. I didn't do fancy food either, but I do love eating what I've grown. I think for me this would be a library book rather than one to own.Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-36609344832305928632014-07-31T11:12:11.438+01:002014-07-31T11:12:11.438+01:00And good advice for gardeners, too! I thought this...And good advice for gardeners, too! I thought this book would make a lovely gift and provide a nice gentle read - I can imagine sitting outside in a comfy chair, supping tea and having this to read. Nice. Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-46086029618196404642014-07-31T11:09:51.380+01:002014-07-31T11:09:51.380+01:00Yes, it made me want to head towards the kitchen t...Yes, it made me want to head towards the kitchen too! Or, more precisely, wish I had the cash to try out some of those restaurants! :) Definitely worth checking this book out - I can't imagine not buying any books for a year (do secondhand ones from Amazon count, I wonder?) - although it may do my budget a world of good to do the same! C xCarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-8395954126933828592014-07-31T09:22:16.613+01:002014-07-31T09:22:16.613+01:00Yes, I'm amazed that they found the time; afte...Yes, I'm amazed that they found the time; after all, running a kitchen for paying diners is a bit like a military operation, from what I've seen on tv. I'm sure they must have their moments (like all of us!) but a lot of the chefs appear to be jolly nice people, made nicer for having that s-l-o-w connection to the food growing seasons. Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-45696659677907471332014-07-31T09:19:53.633+01:002014-07-31T09:19:53.633+01:00It makes me very happy to carry home a basket of v...It makes me very happy to carry home a basket of veg straight from the veg garden for my supper (or lunch!). Even being able to add freshly cut herbs to an omelette or recipe feels better than unwrapping a plastic bag. Don't know why everyone doesn't do it! Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-13386635797290122742014-07-31T09:17:14.157+01:002014-07-31T09:17:14.157+01:00Thank you, Flighty. As both cook and gardener, I w...Thank you, Flighty. As both cook and gardener, I was very absorbed by this book. Even if the restaurant recipes don't appeal, the gardening aspects are informative for people who might enjoy a jolly good kitchen garden read.Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-51439646242963760602014-07-31T09:14:33.623+01:002014-07-31T09:14:33.623+01:00That's why recipes like the ratatouille, fritt...That's why recipes like the ratatouille, frittata and soups appealed, CJ. I like quick, easy to prepare food but, just sometimes, it's nice to spend time making something really special - and good to know how! Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-30425921425385703842014-07-31T09:13:13.127+01:002014-07-31T09:13:13.127+01:00Don't they just, Sarah! The photos are wonderf...Don't they just, Sarah! The photos are wonderful and really draw you in. Both the author and photographer are gardeners themselves and it shows in the detail of the book. Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-78773600601387961912014-07-31T08:39:13.432+01:002014-07-31T08:39:13.432+01:00Spotted this in a bookshop the other day and had a...Spotted this in a bookshop the other day and had a quick browse. Nice book with some impressive looking recipes for the keen cook. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-86158679826093228202014-07-30T20:57:55.918+01:002014-07-30T20:57:55.918+01:00Thanks for such an in depth review Caro and for ma...Thanks for such an in depth review Caro and for making me feel rather peckish :) May well be tempted by this title once my year trying not to buy any new books is over. Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-38669449213891943532014-07-30T08:48:59.990+01:002014-07-30T08:48:59.990+01:00The amazing thing about that book is that 20 resta...The amazing thing about that book is that 20 restaurant chefs have actually CO-OPERATED! They are normally a bit too arrogant for something like that.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-53069795701430529382014-07-29T18:19:33.341+01:002014-07-29T18:19:33.341+01:00That does sound like an interesting book. I must l...That does sound like an interesting book. I must look out for it. I too am obsessed with growing my own, I couldn't imagine a year without home grown. xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-17431348845935995372014-07-29T17:28:08.760+01:002014-07-29T17:28:08.760+01:00Hahaha - that's the spirit!! Although there...Hahaha - that's the spirit!! Although there's a glorified omelette in there that even I could make!! Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-43203533298281152312014-07-29T17:25:24.660+01:002014-07-29T17:25:24.660+01:00Being an impractical person, I'd love a book l...Being an impractical person, I'd love a book like this. First I'd pretend I'd grown all the veg. in it. Then I'd have an imaginary feast pretending I'd cooked with the recipes.Lucy Corrander Now in Halifax!https://www.blogger.com/profile/14685242329129914772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-55229033966217986392014-07-29T17:17:55.502+01:002014-07-29T17:17:55.502+01:00As I'm not a foodie and my cooking is basic an...As I'm not a foodie and my cooking is basic and simple I don't think that this book would merit more than passing interest from me. However for those who grow and cook well then I'm sure it's well worth reading, especially in view of your excellent review. Flighty xx<br /> Flightyhttp://flightplot.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-18355201828882998052014-07-28T22:27:19.151+01:002014-07-28T22:27:19.151+01:00It sounds like a lovely book, although like you I ...It sounds like a lovely book, although like you I tend to cook simpler food. I always like to find the vegetable garden when I visit a big garden as well. I like the idea of producing more food throughout the year - all mine tends to come in June to September! Must try harder. CJ xxCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-37122134413769578002014-07-28T19:48:11.381+01:002014-07-28T19:48:11.381+01:00Those recipes sound lovely and the pictures of the...Those recipes sound lovely and the pictures of them are so good too. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.com