Stories, History and Recipes.
This gorgeous volume is a compendium of all things Christmassy. The Kew Gardens Christmas Book is a beautifully illustrated celebration of the plants and animals central to Christmas. Kew is famed for its polished Christmas presentations and this book reflects its attention to charming detail.
Jenny Linford, author of the highly successful The Kew Gardens Cookbook, weaves together history, folklore, botany and stories about Kew, as well as a selection of delicious plant and fungi-based Christmas recipes. From the history of the Christmas tree to the intriguing story of frankincense, the book is filled with fascinating festive facts.
Food lovers are well catered for, too! There are a host of festive recipes here. They give alternative suggestions to the usual fare but work perfectly alongside your own much-loved dishes. Truffled Porcini Stuffing is luxurious; Cherry Walnut Christmas Mincemeat is a classy twist on the original.
The Kew Gardens Christmas Book is a delight. It’s a book that will likely become part of one’s family holiday traditions. Kids will love leafing through the evocative illustrations, and the grownups will be reminded of Christmases past. It’s the perfect gift.
The Kew Gardens Christmas Book
Author: Jenny Linford
Published by: Kew Publishing
Price: £20.00
ISBN-13: 978-1842467930