Orchard: Recipes from a Kitchen Garden

In Orchard cook and writer James Rich explores the huge variety of food that can be found in the English countryside; whether that is in the ancient orchards and hedgerows abundant with ingredients or the humble veg patch or kitchen garden verdant with home-grown staples. Celebrating fruit, including pears, plums, cherries, strawberries, gooseberries, elderflower, blackberries as well and quinces, medlars and apples, James offers more than 60 delightful recipes - both sweet and savory - that are inspired by some of the most famous and delicious home-grown produce from England’s ancient gardens.

From Slow-Roasted Pulled Harissa Lamb with Apricot & Chilli Jam or Chicken and Cherry Tray Bake for a special occasion feast, to a simple Apple, Plum and Walnut Cobbler or Chocolate Cobnut Tart for a warming autumnal pudding, James draws inspiration from seasonal produce that will gently encourage you to explore and cook from your own kitchen gardens.

With a focus on core fruits, vegetables and nuts that are grown in orchards and among hedgerows, but which are also easily accessible for people everywhere, as well as a note on foraging and the kitchen pantry, Orchard is a treasure trove of edible gems that you will return to cook from, time and time again.

James Rich hails from the ancient and beautiful apple country in Somerset, England. A cider-maker’s son, he is a passionate home cook who as a child, was encouraged to explore food and flavor in the kitchen by his grandmother, who showed him the basics and helped develop his cooking. Working as a food writer and brand consultant, James explored the world and lived in the bright lights of the city for over a decade before returning back to his roots. He now lives and works at home in Somerset with his husband and cat and their very own orchard and kitchen garden.