A Year at Otter Farm
A Year at Otter Farm by Mark Diacono, published by Bloomsbury USA on October 28, 2014, is a comprehensive exploration of flavor and seasonal cooking. This 384-page book invites readers into Diacono’s unique smallholding in Devon, where he cultivates a variety of extraordinary produce, including sprouting broccoli, asparagus, and quince. The narrative revolves around the question of what one truly wants to eat, showcasing vibrant recipes that highlight fresh vegetables, herbs, and fruits.
In this edition, readers will discover a range of colorful recipes such as warm salads, hearty stews, and innovative desserts, all designed to celebrate the richness of natural foods. Diacono shares insights into the seasonal challenges of rural living while providing practical advice on gardening and cultivating both familiar and unusual ingredients. With striking photography that captures the essence of kitchen life and outdoor cultivation, this book emphasizes the connection between exotic flavors and British soil, making it a valuable resource for those interested in cooking and gardening.
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WINNER OF THE ANDRE SIMON FOOD BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2014
‘Otter Farm is all about flavour. It starts and ends with the question: What do I really want to eat?’
The taste of a perfectly ripe mulberry was Mark Diacono’s inspiration for creating Otter Farm, a unique smallholding in Devon with every inch dedicated to extraordinary produce. Sprouting broccoli, asparagus, artichokes, borlotti beans and chard flourish in the vegetable patch; quince and Chilean guava grow in the edible forest; and pigs and chickens roam freely.
Here Mark shares his colourful, beautiful recipes, all brimming with flavour and with fresh vegetables, herbs and fruit – including a warm salad of Padron peppers, cherries and halloumi, a stew made from chicken, pork and borlotti beans, a curried squash and mussel soup, and cucumber ice cream, quince doughnuts and fennel toffee apples. He charts the seasonal challenges and excitements of rural living, and offers practical advice for cultivating the best of the familiar, unusual and forgotten varieties at home. With luminous photography that captures life in the kitchen and outdoors, this ground-breaking book reveals how even the most exotic and exciting tastes can have their roots in British soil.
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