If you are not British and don’t live in the United Kingdom, the River Cottage TV series videos posted online just might be a refreshing find. The premise of the show focuses on Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and his efforts to be a rural small holder, growing his own food (fruits, vegetables and livestock). On the River Cottage website he is described as a “talented writer, broadcaster and campaigner, known for his uncompromising commitment to seasonal, and ethically produced food”.
Concepts such as the 100 mile challenge (which started in British Columbia and is now on Food Network) and TV shows such as the Wild Gourmets are primers to appreciate the spirit of the River Cottage shows. The “Wild Gourmet” hosts show how you can hunt, barter and eat wild foods. Their recipe for spiced squirrel popcorn is a culinary eye opener that comes to mind!
So if you’ve been planning to start a garden on your balcony, in your backyard or in a rented plot or half acre, sit back and enjoy the River Cottage shows. Who knows? You might be inspired enough to give up your current lifestyle and start a genuine small holding venture.
ESCAPE TO RIVER COTTAGE
Episode 1; Episode 2; Episode 3; Episode 4; Episode 5; Episode 6
RETURN TO RIVER COTTAGE – 1 YEAR LATER
Episode 1; Episode 2; Episode 3; Episode 4; Episode 5; Episode 6
RIVER COTTAGE FOREVER
Episode 1; Episode 2; Episode 3; Episode 4; Episode 5; Episode 6; Episode 7; Episode 8
BEYOND RIVER COTTAGE
Episode 1; Episode 2; Episode 3; Episode 4; Episode 5; Episode 6; Episode 7; Episode 8; Episode 9; Episode 10
TALES FROM RIVER COTTAGE
Business and Barter Episode
Friends and Neighbours Episode
Local Crafts and Customs Episode
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GOING URBAN SMALL HOLDING
Part 2; Part 3; Part 4; Part 5
Related
Channel 4 River Cottage website
Review of the River Cottage Cookbook
River Cottage Books
The River Cottage Bread Handbook
The River Cottage Family Cookbook
The River Cottage Preserves Cookbook
