Very informative and interesting book. I highly write recommend it. Very educational. Very enjoyable

'Garden to Table Cookbook' was a journey that seamlessly blended my love for gardening with my passion for cooking. As a new gardener, I found the comprehensive guide on preserving and cooking with homegrown fruits and vegetables both insightful and practical. The stunning photos throughout the book added a personal touch, inspiring me to recreate the dishes with my own harvest.

Butts, with her background as a professional dietitian, brings an expert touch to the cookbook, offering valuable advice on canning, freezing, fermenting, and drying. The 137 recipes, organized by season, provided a diverse range of options for every part of the year. From the vibrant Thai Lettuce Wraps to the comforting Southern Collard Greens, each recipe felt like a celebration of the harvest.

The inclusion of vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, and keto options showcased the cookbook's versatility, catering to various dietary preferences. What stood out for me was the balance between practical guidance and the delightful array of dishes. The author's emphasis on self-sufficiency and healthier living resonated with my own gardening philosophy.

Angela Ferraro-Fanning's testimonial further reinforced the cookbook's credibility, echoing my own sentiment about how garden-to-table living can enhance overall well-being. Whether you're a gardening novice or a seasoned pro, 'Garden to Table Cookbook' is a treasure trove of inspiration, making the journey from garden to plate a truly enjoyable experience."

The Garden to Table Cookbook is a well researched, practical, and accessible guide to preserving and using garden harvests sensibly and economically written by Kayla Butts. Released 18th Oct 2023 by Fox Chapel, it's 192 pages and is available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook formats.

This is an attractively made and usable book with recipes. The author is a nutritionist & dietician as well as an experienced gardener and she writes simply and eloquently about the interconnections between food, health, and well-being. The chapters progress logically: the connection between soil and somatic health, general food preservation techniques, and 4 seasonal recipe chapters (utilizing spring, summer, fall, and winter harvests).

Recipes are appealing and simple, allowing the vegetables to shine. There aren't any overprocessed or convenience foods included, it's all from scratch. Each recipe includes an introduction, yields, ingredients listed bullet-style, and followed by step-by-step prep directions. Ingredients are provided with imperial (American) measurements only. Nutritional information is not included in the recipes. Nearly all the recipes are accompanied by one or more photos. The photography is clear, well styled, and attractive throughout.

Four and a half stars. Nothing absolutely groundbreaking here, and it's not going to replace readers' copies of Ball's Blue Book, but there are numerous good recipes for canned relishes, sauces, and solid home cooked meals. There are lots of vegetarian/vegan friendly recipes, but also meat/seafood recipes as well. They're clearly marked.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

It is a shame that I am unable to cook any more as there are some lovely recipes in this book that I would love to try. I need to get Hubby to give them a go. If you want a good cookbook then this is one to go for. 5 stars.

Thanks to Netgalley, author and publisher for this ARC

While I didn’t make anything out of this book, I thought that it was very well laid out and easy to read. I will definitely be picking up a copy in the future.

Garden to Table Cookbook is for everyone. The photos included in this book are beautiful. Step by step instructions make the recipes fit for any level of cook.

There are so many good reasons for growing you own food. The author shares a story about how food can save your life, and it did that for someone in her family. I had never thought about how unhealthy soil leads to unhealthy plants which leads to unhealthy people. So our health starts with good soil and the best way to control that is to grow your own food.

The sections of this book for preserving are great for any produce that you have on hand. The preserving parts of the book cover freezing, canning, dehydrating, fermenting and drying a variety of fruits and vegetables. These techniques allow you to enjoy your garden year round.

The book is organized by season which ensures you can enjoy the flavors of your garden. With over 100 recipes catering to vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy and keto/low-carb preferences, there's something for everyone.

I don’t want to post a review on other platforms because maybe this book just wasn’t for me. Personally, I was instantly put off by the immature writing style in the introduction. It was too repetitive and felt completely unedited in my opinion.

I also felt strange about the author attributing so much success to unproven methods, while her degree and title gave more credence to what she was alleging, even when it was unscientific. I just felt like there was a disconnect there, where her experience in mainstream academia and with new age or more experimental practices could have been explored and enhanced the text. I mean, that is a great combination for innovation, and I would have loved to hear about her experience with that. Without that gap being addressed I did feel like it could mislead some people. And this is coming from someone who very much agrees with and practices a ‘local and in season; food is medicine’ lifestyle.

I always read introductions, but I feel like that rubbed me the wrong way and made me doubtful of the research capabilities of the author. It created a cognitive dissonance in me, but I hope that everyone who would love and appreciate this book finds their way to it.

Also, the book was archived a month before publishing, so I had to get a copy from my library in order to review it.

100% invaluable tool to have at your disposal if you’re new to gardening or just looking for a guide to refresh your memory.

THIS BOOK HAS IT ALL, y’all.

What a unique and helpful concept. I’ve read my fair share of both gardening books AND recipe books, but I’ve yet to read a book that combines the two while also providing tips on canning and preserving in a tone that’s engaging and not dictating or outdated.

I was completely hooked.

As a young(ish) family starting their homesteading journey, even my husband has been caught reading this gem because it’s that helpful and engaging. We will be buying it in print very soon!

Great book about growing your own with preserving tips and recipes for preserving and eating fresh. Great for any gardener.

Thank you to the author, Fox Chapel Publishing and NetGalley, for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A book connecting gardening and cooking: my interest is peaked. In the introduction, the author gives some background on her family, who apparently overcame various serious health conditions by changing their diet. I write "apparently" because there are claims made, but no further information or scientific evidence. To be honest, this started me off on the wrong foot, much as I was inclined to want to like this book. I was not able to find the promised "basics of vegetable gardening" in the book, and the recipes were not anything that I haven't seen before, as I tend to cook fresh and use minimal processed products. Positives were the gorgeous photographs throughout, and the positive vibes to cook from scratch and use fresh produce.

As a gardener and cook this was right up my street.

This is seasonal so when there is glut of vegtables this is my go to book as the book is seasonally orientated.
Illustrated well .

Great for preserving and cooking and those who use the Too Good to Go App and get a lot of one vegtable this is a great book for ideas.

Love the authors personal story too

Love this so recommended

What a great cookbook! Various ways to preserve your food. Garden fruits and vegetables by season and delicious recipes to try.

I missed the archive date by one day, so I bought this book because I love the farm-to-table concept. I dream of living off the land one day, and this book tells you which crops are in season and recipes to cook with. I am looking forward to growing and cooking next year.

Garden to Table is written in a clear, friendly tone with beautiful photos. I found it to be a practical and accessible guide to show me how to grow, preserve, and cook my own produce year-round.

This book would be great for the right person. I'll list what I liked and didn't like about the book to help others decide if it's right for them!

What I liked:
I appreciated learning more about the author's background and why growing her own food is important to her. I liked that the book was organized by season with recipes that make great use of produce that many would typically harvest during that season. I also appreciated the overview of options to preserve harvests for future use. Most recipes have photos with them, which is always a nice touch!

What I didn't love:
The book description states that the book "will show you how to grow a lush home garden." However, I saw very little about growing fruits and vegetables or harvesting them. I personally wasn't especially inspired by the recipes, and I don't see myself coming back to the cookbook often. I have other resources I like better for making use of my garden produce. However, if someone doesn't have a book like this already, this would be a great resource for them.

Overall, I think the book would be a great resource for those looking for ideas for how to use up what they grow in their garden who don't already have resources they like to rely on!

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just dipping your toes into the world of horticulture, 'Garden-to-Table' is a delightful companion that seamlessly merges the joys of growing your own produce with the pleasures of healthy eating. This book is an accessible and practical guide that opens up a world of possibilities, regardless of your gardening space or experience level.

Visually, 'Garden-to-Table' is stunning. The beautiful photos not only whet your appetite but also provide practical guidance. The step-by-step instructions are user-friendly, making it a great fit for cooks of all levels.

What I particularly appreciate is how the book is organized by season. It ensures you can relish the flavors of your garden throughout the year. With over 100 recipes catering to vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, and keto/low-carb preferences, there's something for everyone.

The book offers a comprehensive coverage of preserving techniques, such as freezing, canning, dehydrating, fermenting, and drying a variety of fruits and vegetables. This knowledge empowers you to enjoy your garden's bounty all year long.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. This new cookbook felt old, and I found no recipes I hadn't seen before.

This book is very useful and packed with information! It has canning tips and recipes, along with other recipes incorporating various fruits and veggies. It has lists of what fruits and veggies are in season for each season which I think is really useful. My favorite recipe is the Berry Dutch Baby which was absolutely delicious 😋. Overall, this is a helpful book with delicious recipes. Special Thank You to Kayla Butts, Fox Chapel Publishing, and NetGalley for allowing me to read a copy prior to publication.

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The increase in food costs has made it necessary to find other options for assistance with obtaining our foods. This has led to an increase in growing fruits and vegetables via community gardens to backyard gardens to container gardening. So, this book is an excellent addition to the books already on the market. The author presents the information and recipes in a clear add simple manner making it so easy for the reader to follow—even if they are a novice. The step-by-step instructions on preserving foods also give ease to the reader who may be doing it for the first time. The recipes are separated according to season, directions are easy to follow, and the variety presented provide great meal ideas. I especially love the increased emphasis on vegetables as this a a food group that needs more attention in our diets.

My congratulations to the author on a job well done! Definitely consider this a book for personal use and also to give as a gift. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher and NetGalley but the thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

This cookbook is full of gorgeous pictures that make you want to dive right into cooking and preserving. The canning charts are super handy if you're into preserving flavors. Personally, I'm excited to whip up some Quick Pickles, the Balsamic Beet Salad with feta and Pecans– they sound so tempting!

They've grouped the recipes by seasons, which is smart for using fresh ingredients. Although, I wish they organized each chapter further by the types of meals for even quicker browsing.

What really caught my attention is the mix of recipes from different cultures – along with informational captions. The instructions are easy to follow, making me all the more excited to give them a go soon.

Bottom line, this cookbook has got me excited to experiment in the kitchen and try out some new flavors.