A Taste of the Country by Jimmy Doherty A TASTE OF THE COUNTRY by Jimmy Doherty Published by Penguin Books Ltd Purchase a Taste of the Country Review, written by Anita Lechmar 'A traditional farmhouse cookbook by a twenty-first century farmer'. This wonderful book is so much more than just a cookbook. Its title, A Taste of the Country, is very apt indeed. It draws you into the world of country living and country food effortlessly. I found this book totally enchanting, fascinating and enjoyable. Even the photographs are glorious and immerse you in the good life. Take me there! As a wannabe self-sufficientee, I couldn't put this book down until I had read it from cover to cover. As well as being a scrumptious cookbook, it is also packed with information and advice such as growing your own food, cooking over a fire, collecting wild food, cooking in ashes, composting, and keeping chickens. A Taste of the Country will be a useful resource for a long time to come. I've already tried out some of the recipes - Suffolk Cakes, Baked Oranges in Rum, and the Muffins - absolutely delicious! Tomorrow we're having Whole Roast Chicken with Rosemary and Thyme Butter - can't wait. If you want a real taste of the good life, then A Taste of the Country is definitely for you.   ~ # ~