The Great British Village Show Cookbook by James Martin
James Martin has created over 100 recipes that celebrate the flavour and abundance of great locally produced British ingredients, from Pan Fried Beef with Fat Chips and Slow-Roasted Tomatoes to Sticky Gingerbread and Courgette Chutney.
The Great British Village Show Cookbook features dozens of new ways to make the most of fresh produce and recreate a slice of country life in your kitchen.
Uncover the secrets of the fruitiest strawberry jam, the tangiest pickles, the lightest Victoria sponge and the most satisfying meals, brimming with just-harvested fruit and vegetables.
Village show contestants share their favourite recipes, passed from family to family, and the expert judges reveal insiders’ tips for growing the tastiest ingredients.
Choose from recipes for every occasion, from light meals and wholesome dinners, to cakes, breads, jams and pickles.
The Great British Village Show aired on BBC One in June 2007, presented by Alan Titchmarsh, Angellica Bell and James Martin.
The series celebrated the institution of the traditional village show, the home to the best of British cooking for generations with its energy, its friendly rivalries and its prize-winning produce.
The Great British Village Show took the village show to a national level, with six regional heats in some of the most beautiful stately homes in Great Britain, each heat consisting of 15 categories.
The winner of each class went through to take part in the grand final of the competition at Highgrove, in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall.
The Great British Village Show Cookbook | Author: James Martin | Publisher: Dorling Kindersley | Published: 1st July 2008 | Price: £12.99