melcotton Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Hi guys Do any of you have any of these books? I am thinking about having a couple for Christmas but don't know which to choose. We are a family of 5, and I try to make lots of hidden veggie things for the boys (what they can't see they can't pick out ) and I am also considering buying half a pig for the freezer so anything that could help me distinguish between the cuts etc would be really useful. Any advice gratefully received! Thank you! Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Hi Mel, I swear by the River Cottage Family Cookbook, & use it an awful lot. The Spaghetti Bolognese is fantastic,as are the Salmon Fishcakes & Spicy lamb Pie. It is all pretty simple stuff, but hearty & very tasty too I also have The River Cottage Year,which I use, but its the Family one I fall back on time & time again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 I'd agree with Sarah. They are my favourites. I've got the Meat book but haven't used it much yet and The River Cottage Cookbook but I prefer the River Cottage Year as it's easier to find the recipes!! The Family Cookbook is one I'm going to get for both my boys too when they leave home as it's full of common sense recipes accompanied by lovely clear photographs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 I agree with both of those books as well In fact I sat reading them yesterday afternoon while the footy was been watched on the TV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melcotton Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 looks like the family cookbook definitely and maybe one other - I'm like a kid in a sweet shop when it comes to cookery books! Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 I agree with the others - the Family cookbook. the Meat book is pretty hard core meat Your children may be intersted in Cook on the Wild Side - collecting and cooking wild food. This was reprinted last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazaddress Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 I have the river cottage Meat book. its great! explains the science and ethics behind everything. a really good read, with wonderfull recipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 I'm getting a few with my eglu for Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannie Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 We have the meat book and its great if you like meat! Quite in depth and knowledgable. I often dip in for a bit of advice, but OH sat and read it cover to cover! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 and I am also considering buying half a pig for the freezer so anything that could help me distinguish between the cuts etc would be really useful.Any advice gratefully received! Thank you! Mel My Mrs Beeton book has diagrams of half animals for joint recognition, in the 'marketing' section at the front (it is a very old copy from a jumble sale in Yorkshire!)if you have a copy check through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
