Rhubarb Rhubarb A Correspondence Between a Hopeless Gardener and a Hopeful Cook

'Giggles, gardens and good grub - I love these girls and I love this book' Davina McCallRhubarb Rhubarb collects the witty, wide-ranging correspondence between Leiths-trained cook Mary Jane Paterson and award-winning gardener Jo Thompson. Two good friends who found themselves in a perfect world of cupcakes and centrepieces, they decided to demystify their own skills for one another: the results are sometimes self-deprecating, often funny, and always enlightening.Jo would find herself one day panicking about what to cook for Easter lunch: a couple of emails with Mary Jane and the fear subsided, and sure enough, a delicious meal appeared on the table. Meanwhile, Jo helped Mary Jane combat her irrational fear of planting bulbs by showing how straightforward the process can be.The book is full of sane, practical advice for the general reader: it provides uncomplicated, seasonal recipes that people can make in the midst of their busy lives, just as the gardening tips are interesting, quick and helpful for beginners. Mary Jane shares secrets and knowledge gathered over a lifetime of providing fabulous food for friends and family, while Jo's expertise in beautiful planting enables the reader to have a go at simple schemes with delightful results.

ISBN:	9781783528707
Publisher:	Unbound
Imprint:	Unbound
Published date:	09 Apr 2020
DEWEY:	641.564
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	152
Weight:	496g
Height:	144mm
Width:	223mm
Spine width:	18mm

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