The Allotment Keeper's Handbook reviewed

January 28, 2007

The Allotment Keeper's Handbook reviewed

I've just read one of the first reviews for my book, The Allotment Keeper's Handbook, and I'm delighted to say it tickled me pink, particularly as it's in one of my favourite mags, the excellent Organic Gardening. Editor Gaby Bartai Bevan says:

There have been rather a lot of allotment books of late. This one, though gets promoted to the top of the pile instantly; it's very good. Its author has a way with words that I envy, and while it is a very personal book, the horticultural information is exemplary.

Gaby also gives a plug for this blog, so hello and welcome if you're an OG reader!

There are various other reviews and interviews in the pipeline - I'll try to let you know when and where if you want to keep up with my exploits.

28 Jan 2007 21:50:54 | My book

8 Comments

Your version of Potatoes Boulangere looks yummy! And I love the little tops you put on your jars :) I`ll be back for another visit for sure!

tea
xo

Posted by: tea | January 31, 2007 at 03:46 PM

That's so exciting! Congratulations. I still need to get myself a copy...

Posted by: al | February 01, 2007 at 03:47 PM

Dear god I wish I had that many blackcurrents left in my freezer but we ate them.... all. This is not difficult when you make jam and have a fine recipe for black (or red) current frangipane tart... A sort of real fruit bakewell made with sweet pastry where the currents replace the jam and explode nicely into the almond filling. Dead easy. Disturbingly addictive. Horribly fattening. And just the most delightful breakfast of a late summer morning. Do you post recipes?

Posted by: Hyacinth | February 07, 2007 at 09:34 PM

Hyacinth

That tart sounds delicious - do reveal the recipe! Plan to get some more sugar and make the jam which I've been palming off very successfully on friends and family ...

Posted by: Jane Perrone | February 08, 2007 at 10:32 AM

Have your book reviewed on Landscape Juice:-0))

First you need to send me a copy lol!

Posted by: Philip Voice | February 11, 2007 at 09:35 AM

Just ordered your book - 4-6 week wait on Amazon though. Looking forward to getting it.

Posted by: Andrew | February 25, 2007 at 09:29 PM

Wow - I didn't know that. Will get onto the publishers to see if they can do something about resupplying Amazon soon ...

Posted by: Jane Perrone | February 26, 2007 at 10:15 AM

Andrew: Spoke to the publishers and the delay on delivery of the book should now be over ... looking at Amazon it's now saying thebook's in stock. Hope you get your copy soon! I am still waiting for my first review on Amazon, so do get typing everyone and let the world know what you think!

Posted by: Jane Perrone | February 28, 2007 at 02:16 PM

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