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A RECENTLY RELEASED COOKBOOK CELEBRATING BRITISH FARMERS AND THEIR FOOD FEATURES CAMBRIDGESHIRE FARMS AND RECIPES. WE FIND OUT MORE Land of the Love For the
f there’s one thing lockdown gave us, it was time. Those of us used to rushing from pillar to post suddenly had a chance to pause, reconnect and take our time with life’s simple pleasures – and for many, chief among them was food. Planning, cooking and eating meals took centre stage in lockdown life, and we also developed a new appreciation of what growers, butchers, bakers, deli owners, delivery drivers and shop staff do to put great food on our plates. All of which makes For the Love of the Land , a new cookbook from Meze Publishing, a timely release. It’s compiled by Jenny Jefferies and features farms from across the UK, specialising in everything from lamb to lavender; cheese to chillies. Among their number are local farms including Burwash Manor Farm in Barton, South Farm near Royston, Caldecote Farm in Abbotsley and La Hogue Farm in Chippenham, featured alongside stars of the food world such as Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks. As well as stories from the farms and contemplations on the future of our country’s agriculture, the book features a mouth-watering selection
of recipes that showcase the best of British produce, from blackbrook beef bolognese from a traditional lowland farm in Leicestershire to reestit mutton soup by two sisters who run their family farm on Shetland. “After marrying my husband, John, I discovered the wonderful, challenging and sometimes isolating world of farming,” comments Jenny Jefferies, who compiled the book. “I never before quite appreciated where our food came from, so it’s been a real privilege to speak with the farmers within this book; they are truly the backbone of our country. They nurture and provide for us; putting food on our table for us to enjoy, so let’s give thanks and praise for all the hard work they do. “This book has become a labour of love and I hope this collection of stories and of the farmers’ favourite recipes is simply enjoyed for its food, provenance and for the sharing of good and positive stories. This is a celebration of British farming – enjoy!” Read on for delicious recipes from local farms featured in For the Love of the Land.
For the Love of the Land is published by Meze Publishing, priced at £22 with a proportion of royalties going to The National Literacy Trust. Pick up your copy from bookshops, Amazon or fortheloveoftheland.co.uk
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