The Hedgerow Handbook

[Harvestman]

I've just picked a copy of this from a bookseller at work, for the princely sum of £4. It costs rather more on Amazon.




After a cursory read, I'm awfully impressed, and there are some fantastic sounding recipes. In particular I now need about 20 litres of vodka to try out all the different liqueur recipes.

There's a fair sounding comment in an Amazon review that says the book is largely a collection of recipes from other sources like "Food for Free" and "Wild Food", but then again, show me a cookbook full of original recipes. There aren't many.

Anyway, the book is hardback, and fits in a largish pocket, is well presented, and I like it very much. I think it will take a fair bit of abuse, although it could be a lot lighter in a paperback format.

ISBN-10: 0224086715 ISBN-13: 978-0224086714


Just thought I would share.

 

[Perrari]

Usually around this time of year I make Blackberry or Sloe Vodka (or both) ready for Christmas, but this year I have not been able to find any locally yet ? Probably the weather ? I might have to take drastic action and go foraging in Tesco. I have also in the past made some with bought Blueberries, which was very nice wich an interesting bright purple colour.

 

[Harvestman]

I saw my first edible blackberry yesterday.

There are recipes in the both for vodkas with rowan, hawthorn, oak, bird cherry, bilberries, etc

 

[martsim73]

I've got the book too... An excellent addition to any bookcase!

 

[Everything Mac]

I've got the book too... An excellent addition to any bookcase!

Might have to borrow that off you mate. Saying that there are copies on amazon for about £8 or so.

Certainly looks good!

Andy

 

[Harvestman]

Might have to borrow that off you mate. Saying that there are copies on amazon for about £8 or so.

Certainly looks good!

Andy

I might see if I can get some more through work, given I only paid £4 a copy.