Charred; a book by Genevieve taylor

“Do you fancy coming to a barbecue this weekend?” – if you have ever been subjected to a partially cooked veggie sausage or a frozen garden burger, these words, as every vegetarian will attest, are enough to turn your blood cold and your stomach over.

For years, vegetarians and vegans have been as welcome at charcoal fuelled gatherings as the Grim Reaper and the catering has, more often than not, been deathly too.  Watery, yet burnt, I know, I know,  under-seasoned  vegetable  kebabs, a few commercial “veggie options” and a lot of salad are in no way satisfying, tempting or appetising.

Which is why this new book, CHARRED from Genevieve Taylor is such a joy.  Vegetables are the main course, the highlight, the centre piece, the works!  

This is barbecue food with a difference.  Properly cooked, highly flavoured,  masses of texture,  belly filling, smile provoking, happiness inducing food.

Barbecue favourites and standbys such as kebabs and burgers are included; with enough recipes to suit the most discerning of outdoor diners and satisfy the biggest fresh air appetites.  But these are just the start, chapters 1 and 2 to be precise.  Beyond the pleasurable delights of these plant based staples are more treats to tempt every palate.  We already have page markers in each of the Low, slow and smoked; Stuffed and wrapped and Sharing plates sections, where we also found the best advice in the whole book - "The best way to eat them (Caramelised fennel and oranges, page 166) is to get stuck in with your fingers".

As well as an abundance of recipes, including the all important relishes and sauces, the book brims with advice for how to get the best out of your barbecue; the practicalities; equipment and techniques, so you can face the fire with confidence.  And mindful of our fickle climate, instructions for cooking indoors are also given.

Genevieve is a fan of our chapa griddle plate "brilliantly sturdy and will last me a lifetime", regularly uses our prospector pans and is currently testing some new kit for us - keep watching for further updates. 

So if you know a barbecue king or queen, who could do with a little veggie help, we won’t mention any names, we promise, or you just want to expand and enhance your own barbecue reputation and repertoire – buy this book.

And if you fancy tasting a few of the recipes and enjoying a couple of beers, join us at the launch party on 1st June 2019.

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