The New Home Larder - Tapa dura

With the emphasis today on seasonal foods, on sourcing local produce, on saving energy and on home cooking, the traditional larder is making a comeback! And with good reason, because whatever your budget or cooking style, a well-stocked larder can provide a veritable feast for you and your family at any time - and you don't have to be a domestic goddess in the kitchen to achieve amazing results!

With this comprehensive, fully illustrated guide, Judith Wills shows you how to create a great larder to ensure you have everything you need to make healthy, nutritious meals without shopping for items every day. And as she provides essential information on what's worth buying and what's not, what's healthy and what to avoid, she takes you on a culinary quest to find the 'greenest', healthiest, seasonal food around. She also offers tips on storing your food safely and in ways that will save you time, money and energy, and provides a great range of wholesome, mouthwatering recipes to prepare from your larder.

So, from meals and snacks, to pickles, preserves, chutneys and jams - even deliciously flavoured-oils and vinegars - here you will find all you need to prepare delicious food for you and your family to enjoy. Practical and fun, this is the ideal companion to Judith's The Green Food Bible, and a must-have for anyone who wants a healthier, energy-saving and more cost-effective way of living.

With the emphasis today on home cooking, seasonal foods, local produce and saving energy, the traditional larder is making a comeback - and with good reason! Because whatever your budget or lifestyle, with a well-stocked larder and handy tips from food expert Judith Wills, you'll have everything you need to make delicious and nutritious meals without shopping for items every day.

As Judith shows you how to create the ideal store cupboard - even in the tiniest kitchen - she offers you . . .

Invaluable advice on what's worth buying and what's not, what's healthy and what to avoid.

An A-Z of useful ingredients, resources and tips on storing food safely to save time, money and energy.

A wide range of mouth-watering recipes, using both store-cupboard and fresh ingredients - from quick snacks, starters, main courses and desserts to preserves, flavoured oils and vinegars.

Practical, easy to follow and packed with convenient, economical solutions to creating meals for family and friends, The New Home Larder is an inspiring, essential guide for today's busy cook. And you won't have to be a domestic goddess to achieve remarkable results every time!