'I have had so much enjoyment from growing plants, from eating their products and from the social opportunities that cooking opens up, that I wanted to write about it. With his customary wit and panache, Christopher Lloyd reveals that he is almost as fervent about food as he is about his famous garden at Great Dixter. In this book he brings together the two passions, taking us from plant to plate, recommending the best varieties to grow, telling us where to grow and how to plant, how to care for plants during the growing season and how to judge for ripeness and readiness to eat. Once in the kitchen he advises on keeping qualities, preparation and cooking methods, and he passes on over a hundred of his favourite tried and trusted recipes.
