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'James Crowden is Britain's best cider writer ... Cider Country is
the book we've all been waiting for.' Oz Clarke Join James Crowden
as he embarks on a journey to distil the ancient origins of cider,
uncovering a rich culture and philosophy that has united farmer,
maker and drinker for millennia. LONGLISTED FOR THE 2021 ANDRE
SIMON FOOD AND DRINK AWARD Cidermaking has been at the heart of
country life for hundreds of years. But the fascinating story of
how this drink came into existence and why it became so deeply
rooted in the nation's psyche has never been told. In order to
answer these questions, James Crowden traces an elusive history
stretching back to the ancient, myth-infused civilisations of the
Mediterranean and the wild apple forests of Kazakhstan. Meeting
cider experts, farmers and historians, he unearths the surprising
story of an apple that travelled from east to west and proved
irresistible to everyone who tasted it. Upon its arrival in
Britain, monks, pirates and politicians formed a pioneering and
evangelical fan base, all seeking the company of a drink that might
guide them through uncertain times. But the nation's love-affair
with cider didn't fully blossom until after the reformation, when
the thirst for knowledge about the drink was at its peak. This
infatuation with experimentation would lead to remarkable
innovations and the creation of a 'sparkling cider', a technique
that pre-dated Dom Perignon's champagne by forty years. Turning to
the present day, Crowden meets the next generation of cider makers
and unearths a unique philosophy that has been shared through the
ages. In the face of real challenges, these enterprising cider
makers are still finding new ways to produce this golden drink that
is enjoyed by so many. Spanning centuries and continents, Cider
Country tells the story of our country through the culture, craft
and consumption of our most iconic rural drink.
'James Crowden is Britain's best cider writer ... Cider Country is
the book we've all been waiting for.' Oz Clarke Join James Crowden
as he embarks on a journey to distil the ancient origins of cider,
uncovering a rich culture and philosophy that has united farmer,
maker and drinker for millennia. LONGLISTED FOR THE 2021 ANDRE
SIMON FOOD AND DRINK AWARD Cidermaking has been at the heart of
country life for hundreds of years. But the fascinating story of
how this drink came into existence and why it became so deeply
rooted in the nation's psyche has never been told. In order to
answer these questions, James Crowden traces an elusive history
stretching back to the ancient, myth-infused civilisations of the
Mediterranean and the wild apple forests of Kazakhstan. Meeting
cider experts, farmers and historians, he unearths the surprising
story of an apple that travelled from east to west and proved
irresistible to everyone who tasted it. Upon its arrival in
Britain, monks, pirates and politicians formed a pioneering and
evangelical fan base, all seeking the company of a drink that might
guide them through uncertain times. But the nation's love-affair
with cider didn't fully blossom until after the reformation, when
the thirst for knowledge about the drink was at its peak. This
infatuation with experimentation would lead to remarkable
innovations and the creation of a 'sparkling cider', a technique
that pre-dated Dom Perignon's champagne by forty years. Turning to
the present day, Crowden meets the next generation of cider makers
and unearths a unique philosophy that has been shared through the
ages. In the face of real challenges, these enterprising cider
makers are still finding new ways to produce this golden drink that
is enjoyed by so many. Spanning centuries and continents, Cider
Country tells the story of our country through the culture, craft
and consumption of our most iconic rural drink.
Here, in "Open-mouthed", the reader can find a rich a la carte menu
of poems, some al dente, others al fresco, succulent morsels
plucked from hedgerows and kitchens at home and abroad. But why
have four poets from Devon come together to create a collection of
poems about food, some of them light-hearted, some more serious?
For the pleasure of it, no doubt, but also to raise money for the
Dartington 'Ways With Words' literary festival, specifically in
order to help fund a bursary scheme enabling young students to
attend the festival, an experience with the potential to broaden
their interests and awaken their intellects. This culinary gang of
four also hopes to make these poems available to a wider audience,
particularly now that the resurgent interest in local food is
flavour of the month. Combining this with poetry seems an obvious
step forward, to educate and enliven our tastes. "Alphabet Soup";
"Elvers"; "Eating Maize"; "The Meat Commission"; "Mushy Peas";
"Stuffing Balls"; "Curried Squirrel"; "The Hostess Trolley" and
"Feeding the Dolls" are just a few of the sixty-four poems.
'A tour de force of luminous writing.' Mark Cocker, Spectator In
1976 James Crowden left his career in the British army and
travelled to Ladakh in the Northern Himalaya, one of the most
remote parts of the world. The Frozen River is his extraordinary
account of the time he spent there, living alongside the Zangskari
people, before the arrival of roads and mass tourism. James
immerses himself in the Zangskari way of life, where meditation and
week-long mountain festivals go hand in hand, and silence and
solitude are the hallmarks of existence. When butter traders invite
James on their journey down the frozen river Leh, he soon realises
that this way of living, unchanged for centuries, comes with a very
human cost. In lyrical prose, James captures a crucial moment in
time for this Himalayan community. A moment in which their Buddhist
practices and traditions are in flux, and the economic pull of a
world beyond their valley is increasingly difficult to ignore.
'A tour de force of luminous writing.' Mark Cocker, Spectator
'Imagine if your family had lived in the mountains for a thousand
years or more, what effect would that have upon your mind and your
thinking?' In 1976 James Crowden left his career in the British
army and travelled to Ladakh in the Northern Himalaya, one of the
most remote parts of the world. The Frozen River is his
extraordinary account of the time he spent there, living alongside
the Zangskari people, before the arrival of roads and mass tourism.
James immerses himself in the Zangskari way of life, where
meditation and week-long mountain festivals go hand in hand, and
silence and solitude are the hallmarks of existence. When butter
traders invite James on their journey down the frozen river Leh, he
soon realises that this way of living, unchanged for centuries,
comes with a very human cost. In lyrical prose, James captures a
crucial moment in time for this Himalayan community. A moment in
which their Buddhist practices and traditions are in flux, and the
economic pull of a world beyond their valley is increasingly
difficult to ignore.
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