Five Fat Hens PB

Dive into the delightful world of backyard poultry with 'Five Fat Hens' by Tim Halket. This engaging paperback, published by Grub Street, is a must-have for anyone interested in sustainable living and home cooking. At 148 x 240 mm and spanning 324 pages, this book is packed with humor and insightful observations that make it more than just a guide to keeping chickens—it’s a culinary journey. Tim shares his passion for eating fresh, good ingredients as he recounts the joys of building a hen house in his garden and the daily harvest of organic eggs. Whether you are an aspiring backyard chicken keeper or an avid cook, you'll find plenty of inspiration in his year-long diary styled narrative. The author's experiences blend seamlessly with delicious farm-fresh recipes and heartfelt reflections, proving that even the smallest garden space can yield a bounty of delightful, free-range eggs. Moreover, this book is perfect for anyone eager to learn about the joys of raising chickens and incorporating fresh produce into their cooking. With easy-to-follow tips and a warm writing style, 'Five Fat Hens' takes the reader through a fascinating year in the life of a chicken keeper—making it an ideal gift for food lovers and gardening enthusiasts alike. Experience the charm of poultry keeping and discover why fresh eggs are a true delight to the culinary experience.

Author: Tim Halket Publisher: Grub Street
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 148 x 240 mm
Pages: 324
Publication Date: 22-03-2013

"I was born at home in time for lunch - the doctor lured me out with a cold roast chicken sandwich. Dad had just popped downstairs to make up a few rounds - one for the doctor, another for the midwife and one for himself. Mum was busy..." So says Tim Halket in the Introduction to his engaging and original book, Five Fat Hens.
A love of eating and good ingredients led Tim to build a hen house in the cormer of his garden for a daily harvest of fresh eggs. His take on the role of keeping chickens is amusing and insightful but this book is more than just a DIY guide to keeping a few free range birds, or a new slant on a chicken themed cookbook. This book takes the reader through an entire year, skilfully combining the author's passion for cooking in diary form interwoven with his recipes, his throughts and observations and with the premise that even the smallest garden can be home to a supply of the freshest eggs imaginable.