The Pig: Tales and Recipes from the Kitchen Garden and Beyond, Hardcover/Robin Hutson

Description A stylish, practical guide to living the good life. Among the pages of The Pig you will find an idiosyncratic, seasonal approach to the good life, with delicious recipes, how-to guides, lists, panels and stories. Chapters include: Out in the Garden - The benefits of growing 12 types of mint- An essay on "the sweetness of carrots"- How to make your own sack garden- Recipe for the Gardener's sandwich On the Table - Pigging out: how to enjoy everything from nose to tail- How to lay the (perfectly imprecise) table- Recipes for breakfast, snacks and meals all day long, including Smoked vodka BBQ pork leg, Trout p t & sourdough toast, Garden leek & cider soup, The Pig's tobacco onions and Chocolate gingerbread & smoked chilli chocolate sauce Time for a Drink - A couple of wines that go with anything- Infusing gin with beetroot- A selection of cocktail recipes Bring on the Festivities - How to build a perfect festival- The only five recipes you need for simple feasts outdoors- How to dance without spilling a drop As Happy as a Pig...in a Spa - Anatomy of relaxation- How to design a calm space at home- How to make your own massage oils with herbs- Nettle and lemon tea recipes A Living Space - How to create a perfect flame, all year round- Styling a wall with boot-sale bargains- Dry and press your own fern leaf- Inside out: dressing the garden About the Author The Pig opened in 2011 in the New Forest and became an instant hit. A more relaxed take on the country house hotel, The Pig's unique selling point was its kitchen garden which was - and has remained - at the heart of the hotel, and the menu. Founded by Robin Hutson (who created Hotel du Vin and launched Lime Wood), his wife Judy Hutson (who is responsible for the interiors) and David Elton, The Pig's litter has grown to five, with more to follow soon. The hotels have won a fervently loyal following and a string of industry accolades.