Fresh from the farm : a year of recipes and stories

Fresh from the farm A year of recipes and stories

Susie Middleton

Book - 2014

"Part cookbook, part memoir, Fresh from the Farm chronicles a year of Susie Middleton's life on her farm as she nurtures both her seedlings and her soul, weathers life as a farmer, and creates 125 simple recipes that celebrate cooking with the seasons. The fresh, accessible recipes developed by Susie, former editor in chief of Fine Cooking magazine and author of the best-selling Fast, Fresh & Green, pay homage to the vegetables and fruit she harvests on her rural farm and sells at her farm stand. Woven throughout the tantalizing recipes and luscious photos of food and farm life is Susie's witty, engaging story of trading in her corporate life for something more meaningful, simple, and satisfying. Valuable tips for both co...oks and aspiring market gardeners are peppered throughout the book, and design ideas for four projects will inspire would-be backyard farmers. Fresh from the Farm is for anyone who enjoys cooking with fresh ingredients and eating seasonally--or anyone who wants to indulge their inner farmer."--

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Subjects
Middleton, Suzie > Homes and haunts.
Seasonal cooking.
Farm life.
Published
Newtown, Connecticut : The Taunton Press [2014]
Language
English
Main Author
Susie Middleton (-)
Item Description
Includes indexes.
Physical Description
249 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN
9781600859045
  • Part 1. *Late Spring and Early Summer
  • Part 2. *High Summer
  • Part 3. *Indian Summer and Early Fall
  • Appendix: Four Designs for Garden or Farm
  • Metric Equivalents
  • Recipe Index
  • Index
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Writer, cook, cookbook author, farmer, blogger and former editor of Fine Cooking magazine, Middleton, the "Queen of Fresh" tells of her cooking quest in search for a simpler life. Her memoir style book recounts how she quit her corporate job, bought a farm on a rural island, planted a garden, opened a farm stand, and finally found contentment. Witty, engaging prose draws the reader in and 125 simple recipes entice you to get cooking by exploring Middleton's homegrown suggestions. Throughout the book she offers "Cook's Tips" in neat inserts, such as how to properly shell fava beans and how to maintain the right simmer when making paella. Included alongside the recipes in a wide margin is the continuing narrative of raising and selling crops on the island. Part One, "Late Spring and Early Summer," highlights dishes like the ever popular Deviled Eggs-giving the recipe a twist with spinach, basil and pesto-Pan-Seared Filet Mignon with Wilted Chard and Creamy Thyme Pan Sauce, and Grill-Roasted Baby Bok Choy and Creminis with Garlic-Chile-Lime Oil and Spaghetti. Unusual flavor combinations do an excellent job of highlighting the healthy and fresh produce. Part Two, "High Summer," focuses on "tomatoes and green beans and squash-oh my!" with recipes for salsas (Grilled Corn and Roasted Tomato and Pattypan Stir-Fry with Far East Flavors. Last but not least is the section "Indian Summer and Early Fall" which expands to eclectic dishes like Roasted Carrot "Fries" Autumn Pot Roast with Roasted Root Veggie Garnish, and Roasted Brussels Sprouts made with Pomegranate Dressing, Dried Cherries & Toasted Walnuts. (Feb.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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