He writes as if he is having a conversation with the reader making it a very personal and entertaining read, and an adventure to cook. This book is like a diary of his kitchen and his garden all at once, with sumptious photographs of plants, his garden and his gardeners.

What makes this book such a joy are his recommendations of the species which give each recipe its distinct flavour and the fact that he cites where the recipe ideas came from originally, and gives tips on how to grow and propagate the vegetables and fruit. He also quotes from a wide variety of literature giving a fascinating insight into his mind and ideas.

It is a wonderful book for anyone who is interested in either gardens, food or life.