Ripe : a cook in the orchard
(Book)

In this lush sequel to Tender, an acclaimed collection of seasonal vegetable recipes, British author and broadcaster Slater focuses on sweet and savory applications for fruits grown in his London garden. Organized alphabetically, the fruit-focused chapters offer historical and varietal information, gardening tips, and suggested flavor pairings, followed by simple recipes like Baked Peaches with Maple Syrup and Vanilla, Slow-Cooked Quinces with Cassis, and Roast Leg of Pork with Spiced Rhubarb. VERDICT A comprehensive fruit book that's sure to please the farm-to-table minded. The challenge here lies not in employing fancy equipment or techniques, but in tracking down ingredients like elderflowers, gooseberries, and guinea fowl. (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

In this lush sequel to Tender, an acclaimed collection of seasonal vegetable recipes, British author and broadcaster Slater focuses on sweet and savory applications for fruits grown in his London garden. Organized alphabetically, the fruit-focused chapters offer historical and varietal information, gardening tips, and suggested flavor pairings, followed by simple recipes like Baked Peaches with Maple Syrup and Vanilla, Slow-Cooked Quinces with Cassis, and Roast Leg of Pork with Spiced Rhubarb. VERDICT A comprehensive fruit book that's sure to please the farm-to-table minded. The challenge here lies not in employing fancy equipment or techniques, but in tracking down ingredients like elderflowers, gooseberries, and guinea fowl.