A group of farmers are the stars of a new NFU recipe book that features the best of British produce.
'Countryside Kitchen: Farm, Food, Fork' includes 77 recipes that use only British seasonal ingredients cultivated by British farmers.
It also highlights the importance of provenance and supporting farming and agriculture in the UK and encourages readers to use seasonal, local ingredients.
Also included are the stories of the farmers and growers behind the raw ingredients with the aim of providing members of the public with the knowledge of where their food comes from and how it is grown or raised.
A foreword by Countryfile presenter and farmer Adam Henson is included. He acknowledges the dedication and hard work of British farmers and urges readers to reconnect with the British seasons.
NFU President, Meurig Raymond, said of the launch: “British farmers produce some of the most delicious and diverse food in the world while adhering to Red Tractor standards. This is to ensure the very best in traceability, environmental protection, food safety and hygiene and animal welfare standards.
“The British public more than ever want to know the story of where their food comes from; how it’s grown and raised, where it’s been.
“The NFU’s Countryside Kitchen recipe book helps people to reconnect with their food and gives them an insight into the lives of the people who work so hard to put food on our tables.
“By cooking with seasonal British produce the public are supporting British farmers who are the backbone of our rural communities and stewards of our beautiful countryside.”
