A pot of Irish stew has been bubbling on the stove all weekend. My husband bought me this book for Christmas last year and it has become a favorite. I've learned how to make home-made butter with no equipment other than a mixer, as well as the basics in sausage making--which has lead to a lot of experimentation with herbs and spices. If I ever need to know how to pluck a chicken or butcher a pig this book will come in handy.
