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There's nothing more satisfying than growing your own produce, and then using it to make a delicious home-cooked meal. But whether you are catering for the family or simply cooking for one, now it couldn't be easier to grow, cook and enjoy your very own home-grown, tasty food. Grow Happy, Cook Happy, Be Happy is full of practical gardening advice, cookery tips and mouth-wateringly easy-to-make recipes that will make you happy inside and out. Bryony Hill's unique, friendly style and instinctive warmth, guides you through the months of the year on a journey from garden to kitchen, that will have you making the most out of whatever outdoor space you have, and whatever ingredients you have grown. This colour illustrated book is packed with Bryony's own stunning photographs of flowers, vegetables and the wonderful wildlife found in her garden - all beautifully captured on her camera through the seasons. The book is full of her own photographs of home-grown ingredients and deliciously simple, easy-to-follow dishes that can be adapted to your own individual tastes and needs, or for several hungry mouths.

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Many a loft is full of family memorabilia, but Bryony Hill’s collection is extraordinary. Packed to the rafters with photographs and historical documents, Bryony Hill has finally achieved her dream of studying those precious albums to reveal a record of her British family who left the Highlands for India during the reign of George III, continuing through to the reign of Queen Victoria, the high noon of the Raj. In Scotland to Shalimar – a Family’s Life in India you’ll find family portraits dating back to the 18th century, her ancestor’s watercolour images and precious sketches that mingle amongst favourite family recipes, stories of courage, riddles and rhymes – all collected through the generations. This well-researched, fascinating book creates a vivid and unique portrait of life at different stages in the ever-fascinating history of the British and their on-going relationship with India.

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'This is one of those rare cookbooks where you feel you are stepping into the life of the writer, and a rich and fascinating life it is. A vast range of recipes, collected and curated with love, will ensure you never need have a dull meal again, whether you're making a solo supper or a feast for friends. Meticulously written, with charm and wisdom, this is a must-have on the bookshelf of both seasoned cook and novice' -- Orlando Murrin, President of the Guild of Food Writers, food writer and podcaster Many of us enjoy cultivating our own ingredients and there's so much that can be nurtured in pots on a balcony, a windowsill or by the back door. Bryony's Country Kitchen is a collection of delicious, straightforward recipes designed with your homegrown fare in mind. This is Bryony's personal collection of tasty, seasonal meals that are simple to prepare, no matter your experience in the kitchen. Whilst many of the dishes are plant-based or vegetarian, the book also has plenty of meat, poultry and fish suggestions, to cater for all tastes and occasions. Amongst the soups, salads, savouries and sauces, you'll find simple lists of ingredients and some basic instructions - all you need for culinary success. Liberally peppered with colour plates of her beautiful original paintings, Bryony's Country Kitchen is a stunning addition to any cook's bookshelf.

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In an attic packed full of family memorabilia, Bryony Hill unearthed an extraordinary collection – portraits, watercolours, sketches and stories – dating back to the 18th century. Amongst those treasures, she stumbled across her great- and great-great grandmother’s precious recipes – ones that provide a unique glimpse of life in the high noon of the Raj. An Indian Table offers an eclectic range of Anglo-Indian dishes for every course, including curries, pilafs, souffles, pies and puddings. This marvellous medley of cuisines reflects the challenging conditions lived through over 150 years ago, and highlights how food has always played such an intrinsic role in both British and Indian culture.

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