Name: River Cottage Bites Extended Version
Uploaded: 2024-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
Description: Sit back, relax, and join River Cottage's resident experts for a series of one-on-one lessons covering all manner of country-kitchen cooking. There is something for everyone, including everything one would need to cook and live like Hugh.

Sit back, relax, and join River Cottage's resident experts for a series of one-on-one lessons covering all manner of country-kitchen cooking. There is something for everyone, including everything one would need to cook and live like Hugh.

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John Wright explores methods of smoking the three pillars of the alcohol world in Booze Bites, Pam Corbin savors the fall harvest with a farmhouse fruitcake in Cake Bites, and Mark Diacono shares his garden favorites in Veg Bites.

Welcome to River Cottage Bites

From the field to the bottle, John Wright reveals how to make homemade and delicious Blackberry Wine you would be proud to share with family and friends. He will also show you how to make a batch of orange beer using two blends of hops.

Booze Bites: Blackberry Wine and Orange Beer

Steve Lamb reveals tried and true methods for both dry and wet curing using bacon and pancetta. Then, using ham hock and duck, Steve and Tim Maddams show you how brining can lead to wonderful results.

Smoking and Curing: Dry Curing and Brining

Pam Corbin's love for baking shines through as she reveals how to bake two cake classics: a Victoria sandwich cake and a chocolate cake. She also bakes a savory potato and apple cake, and a delightful banana bread.

Cake Bites: Classics, Fruity and Frugal

After foraging for the main ingredient, the sweet Alexander Plant, John Wright heads to the shore to create a smooth Gin Alexander. Also, summer flowers can be used in the creation of some inspiring infused liquor concoctions.

Booze Bites: Gin Alexanders and Summer Flower Beers

On the next step of our curing a smoking journey, Steve introduces us to the process of making salami. Steve also hot smokes some fresh cuts of mackerel, while Tim Maddams reveals how to quick smoke rabbit.

Smoking and Curing: Salami and Smoking

Whether it's sugar or spice that excites you, Pam Corbin and Gill Meller have you covered by showing you how to bake a memorable cardamom and orange cake, as well as a Yorkshire parkin. They also bake jammy dodgers and wild garlic muffins.

Cake Bites: Sugar and Spice, Family Favorites

To plan a vegetable garden Mark focuses on the flavors he wants in his dishes, and the culinary preparations he wishes to serve to family and friends. Having properly planned for his vegetable garden, it is time to get down to business.

Veg Bites: Planning, Sowing and Planting

Beginning with the basics, John Wright takes you through his step-by-step process for producing bottles of hardy apple cider you can share with your family and friends. He also shows you how to create the perfect Parfait Amour cocktail.

Booze Bites: Cider and Parfait Amour

Curing can be a fantastic way to bring fresh new flavors to fish, and Tim Maddams shows you how by preparing salt pollack fritters and a fennel cured mackerel. Steve Lamb prepares rose cured beef utilizing the hot smoking method.

Smoking and Curing: Fish and Beef

Pam Corbin prepares a delicious, gluten free lime and coconut cake, while River Cottage chef Gill Meller bakes a perfect lemon drizzle cake. Tea time is enhanced by such delectable treats as scones, or a rich and flavorful honey cake.

Cake Bites: Zest and Zing, Afternoon Tea

Thankfully, the main threats to your vegetable garden are reasonably predictable, easy to identify, and few in number. Mark's tips will help you get the most out of your garden and instill within you the idea that you can garden anywhere.

River Cottage Bites Extended Version

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