This unusual book brings together practical advice on both gardening and cookery. Each of its alphabetical entries on more than 90 vegetables, herbs, fruits and nuts contains easy-to-follow instructions for growing, harvesting and preserving, along with a recipe. The featured dishes include Cauliflower and Blue Cheese Soup; Asparagus, Pancetta and Labna Spaghetti; Prawn and Fennel Stew; and Rhubarb Tiramisu. Slightly off-mint.