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Kew Gardens Christmas Book by Jenny Linford (2024, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherKEW Publishing

ISBN-10184246793X

ISBN-139781842467930

eBay Product ID (ePID)14065840673

Product Key Features

Book TitleKew Gardens Christmas Book

Number of Pages136 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2024

TopicNatural History, Holidays / Christmas & Advent, Seasonal, Customs & Traditions

IllustratorYes

GenreReligion, Cooking, Social Science, Science

AuthorJenny Linford

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight26.1 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width7.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Decimal394.2663

Table Of ContentIntroduction 7 Evergreens 15 The Christmas tree 16 Holly 25 Mistletoe 28 Ivy 31 The Yule log 34 The Glastonbury Thorn 36 Ornamental Christmas plants 39 Christmas wreaths 41 Wassailing 43 The robin 45 Reindeer 48 The ox 52 Snow 55 Frankincense and myrhh 58 The goose 62 The turkey 66 The boar's head 68 Brassicas 71 Christmas pudding 74 Festive spices 77 Cinnamon 79 Cloves 80 Ginger 80 Nutmeg 83 The almond 86 The chestnut 88 Marzipan 91 Christmas fruit cake 93 The cranberry 94 Citrus fruit 96 The pomegranate 99 Sorrel (hibiscus or roselle) 102 Gingerbread 104 Cacao and chocolate 105 RECIPES Stilton and poppyseed coins 112 Spiced sweet potato soup 113 Chestnut soup 114 Crunchy pickled vegetables 116 Beetroot potato pancakes 117 Pomegranate coleslaw 118 Truffled porcini stuffing 119 Cherry walnut Christmas mincemeat 122 Panettone pudding 124 Syllabub ginger trifle 125 Sorrel rum jelly 126 Cranberry marzipan cookies 127 Chocolate orange truffles 128 Recommended reading 130 Image credits and acknowledgements 132 Conversion tables 133 Index 135

SynopsisChristmas is a special festival, marked around the world each December. It is a time of year which we always enjoy celebrating at Kew Gardens. One striking aspect of Christmas is the role played by plants, animals and birds in it - from the Christmas tree and vibrant evergreens used to decorate our homes to the reindeer and robins which are such an endearing part of the Christmas story. The Kew Gardens Christmas Book is a beautifully illustrated celebration of the plants and animals central to Christmas. Jenny Linford, author of the highly successful The Kew Gardens Cookbook weaves together history, folklore, botany and stories about Kew, as well as a selection of delicious plant and fungi-based Christmas recipes. From the history of the Christmas tree to the intriguing story of frankincense, the book is filled with fascinating festive facts. In short, it's the perfect Christmas present, A striking aspect of the much-loved festival of Christmas is the important role played in it by plants and animals. This is the time of year when we bring trees - real or artificial - into our homes and hang them with lights and special ornaments. From holly and mistletoe, reindeer and robins, to spices and chocolate, the natural word is central to our celebrations. In this beautifully illustrated celebration of Christmas, author Jenny Linford weaves together history, folklore and botany, as well as the core festive theme of feasting, with a selection of delicious plant and fungi-based Christmas recipes., The Kew Gardens Christmas Book is a beautifully illustrated celebration of the plants and animals central to Christmas. Jenny Linford, author of the highly successful The Kew Gardens Cookbook weaves together history, folklore, botany and stories about Kew, as well as a selection of delicious plant and fungi-based Christmas recipes. From the history of the Christmas tree to the intriguing story of frankincense, the book is filled with fascinating festive facts. In short, it's the perfect Christmas present.

LC Classification NumberGT4988.7