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The River Cottage Meat Book

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I had read many reviews of this cookbook and knew that it was a great gift for my husband. He really likes it.

Wow. This is a gorgeous, well-written and incredibly insightful book on anything meat. It is very difficult to put down - it contains compelling and intriguing information that truly has made me re-evaluate purchasing meat. Although I have an adventurous palate the author has inspired me to delve deeper (i.e. offal). This is my way of cooking - head-to-tail, honest, rustic cooking.

The first half of the book discusses all aspects of meat including hanging, intensive production, animals treatment, charcuterie, various cuts, techniques, etc. It contains some fairly graphic photographs. The second half contains great recipes.

I highly recommended this book - well worth the price. Just love it.

I love cooking and reading about food. This is a book you must read and I highly recommended for anyone interested in reading about meat.The first part of the book is devoted to analyse our relationship with farm animals and the morality of eating meat. Then is a lot of information about the different kinds of meat cuts and great recipes at the end. I truly fell in love with this book. Just be aware that this is not a book to take with you in the subway; it is quite thick.

Very good book, explains all the parts and different areas of the animal as well as gives you some great recipes for less commonly used animals and parts

The first half (or more) of this book is an explanation of the sources and uses of all the meats that find their way into the kitchen. It's insightful and illuminating. This is not a book full of recipes, although there are some. Excellent read!