Today I want to talk about a lovely book called The Hedgerow Handbook: Recipes, Remedies and Rituals by Adele Nozedar, published by Square Peg in 2012.
Theme: This is a handbook of hedgerow plants and, as the author says herself, an "ideal backpack companion for country walks and hedgerow foraging". It is a directory of hedgerow plants from angelica to cherries to ash and wild strawberries. There is a separate little chapter for each plant. The chapters all follow the same structure: illustrations of the plant, general information, culinary uses, medicinal uses, recipes.
Strong point(s): the edition is absolutely elegant and lovely, printed on thick, cream-colored paper, with wonderful illustrations which you will love! The volume is easy to use and pleasant to read. There are many things to find out, as well as recipes old and new, going from tradition to recipes found in Facebook!
Verdict: I love this book! I haven't read it all, I read bit by bit, and I absolutely enjoy reading. I have read about things I didn't even know existed, such as ground elder pancakes, fruit butters, and meadow flowers with fairy tale names such as Lady's Smock and Ox-Eye Daisy. The author also writes about alchemy, and has her own Facebook page and website which is interactive with her twitter account.
I imagine this book on the shelf of a sorceress, a wizard, a fairy, or even an alchemist! It is all about the power, beauty and magic of nature and plants!
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