I bought Tender volume 1 a few weeks ago thinking it looks like a nice big fat book full of interesting recipes. I was so wrong, it is so much more than that. It’s one of the best cookery books I own.
If there is a vegetable he has not included in some form or other, I can’t spot it. I have always thought I don’t like certain vegetables, I was so wrong about this too. I now have a new love affair with vegetables and there isn’t a single one I would overlook. Everything is made to seem so easy – it turns out it is.
Leek and Pancetta risotto – made with leek instead of onion and a standard risotto recipe and dinner was on the plate within half an hour. It was scrumptious. I am eagerly anticipating Volume 2.
This book has also made me want to start growing my own vegetables. I think I will start with broad beans, tomatoes and spinach. Lets wait and see what happens…
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Growing your own is brilliant! Frustrating, rewarding and thrilling. There’s nothing like bringing a big bowlful of veg into the kitchen.
If I can give you one tip, Unless you have a lot of time to spend on your tomato plants, get ‘bush’ (indeterminate) varieties. The climbing varieties take rather more work and vigilance.
Broad beans too can be a bit of work because of pests but they are gorgeous fresh.
French climbing beans and peas are both easy, tasty and ample croppers. Baby pea pods are perfect as mange tout and french beans will produce well into the autumn.
Let us know what you end up growing and how you get on!