James Strawbridge Knihy

Staňte se mistry nakládání, uzení a sušení masa i jiných laskomin! Už vás nebaví jíst pořád jenom to, co dostanete v obchodě? V tom případě pro vás máme skvělou radu: Připravte si výtečné pochoutky sami. Není to vůbec tak těžké, složité ani drahé, jak by se mohlo zdát. Užasnete, jak snadné je proměnit čerstvé maso, ryby, plody moře, vejce a sýry v lahůdky, kterým žádný mlsný jazyk neodolá. Je libo uzenou kachnu, pstruha nebo vlastní klobásy? Žádný problém. V téhle knize vám autoři poradí, co budete k uzení, sušení, nakládání do láku i nasucho potřebovat a jak správně postupovat. Desítky skvělých receptů pak čekají jen na to, až se podle nich pustíte do díla.

Everything you need to know about modern-day self-sufficient living from stars of the BBC series It's Not Easy Being Green, Dick and James StrawbridgeWant to save on your fuel bills? Ready to grow your own, reduce your carbon footprint, and take the self-sufficient plunge?Dick and James Strawbridge know all there is to know about sustainability and eco-friendly living. In Practical Self Sufficiency, they show you how to make practical, sustainable changes that will have a big impact on your life - without having to transform your lifestyle. Sharing their experiences, tips and techniques, the Strawbridges provide all the step-by-step advice you need for successful eco projects, large and small. Learn to grow your own vegetables and fruit, make your own homebrew, raise chickens, try foraging for wild food, and more. Each undertaking is realistic, achievable and sustainable. You won't need to go the whole hog - just pick and mix to suit your needs, for long-lasting dividends.

Preserves helps you make the most of plentiful seasonal produce and enjoy it all year round. This book is a how-to guide to preserving fruits and vegetables, featuring step-by-step practical instructions, tips & advice on what to preserve when, and recipes to make your mouth water. From strawberry leather to sweetcorn and pepper relish, to honeyed figs with lamb and goat's cheese crostini, sauerkraut to piccalilli, and the perfect Bloody Mary, you'll not only learn how to preserve good quality produce, but how to cook with it to create fantastic dishes every time.

Growing your own vegetables is one of the easiest ways to transform the way you eat. You have fresh ingredients at your disposal and, with this book, the knowledge to cook with them to create delicious dishes every time. Whether you have a tiny urban patch, a dedicated allotment, or plenty of space in your own garden, you can be productive all year long. With the step-by-step guides to growing and dozens of ideas for cooking your home produce, you'll soon enjoy everything from pea and mint risotto to kohlrabi coleslaw and baked sweet potato and goat's cheese pie.