Hugh fearlessly eats it all: dispatches from the gastronomic front line

by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

For almost two decades, 'Hugh Fearlessly-Eatsitall' has been writing about food in all its guises. To some, his concept of 'good eating' might seem a bit skewed - he'd always bypass a McBurger in favour of a squirrel sandwich, and make a detour for fresh road kill - but to others he is a shining and shaggy beacon of good sense in a food world gone mad. Armed with a broad mind, a quick wit and a ready appetite, Hugh covers almost every area of global food culture. Whether singing the praises of offal; debunking Colonel Sanders and Dr. Atkins; playing 'poisson roulette' with the deadly fugu fish in Tokyo; pondering the moral inconsistency of those who condemn fox hunting for its cruelty while happily tucking into factory-farmed chicken; fishing for marlin in Kenya, trout in Chile and barracuda in the Bahamas; analysing the tea-dunking qualities of some classic British biscuits; contemplating why if piglets are destined for the pot, why aren't puppies; or reminding us that a reindeer isn't just for Christmas, but tasty all year round, Hugh has an unerring ability to entertain and provoke.

Genres: Food, Nonfiction, Cooking, Biography

304 pages, Hardcover

First published May 15, 2011

About the author

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is a British celebrity chef, smallholder, television presenter, journalist, food writer and "real food" campaigner, known for his back-to-basics philosophy.

A talented writer, broadcaster and campaigner, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is widely known for his uncompromising commitment to seasonal, ethically produced food and has earned a huge following through his River Cottage TV series and books.

His early smallholding experiences were shown in the Channel 4 River Cottage series and led to the publication of The River Cottage Cookbook (2001), which won the Glenfiddich Trophy and the André Simon Food Book of the Year awards.

The success of the show and the books allowed Hugh to establish River Cottage HQ near Bridport in 2004.

In the same year, Hugh published The River Cottage Meat Book to wide acclaim and won a second André Simon Food Book of the Year Award.

He has just finished filming his most recent series, which accompanies his most recent book, River Cottage Every Day.

He continues to write as a journalist, including a weekly column in The Guardian and is Patron of the National Farmers’ Retail and Markets Association (FARMA).

River Cottage HQ moved in 2006, to a farm near the Dorset/Devon border, where visitors can take a variety of courses. http://www.rivercottage.net

During River Cottage Spring (2008) Hugh helped a group of Bristol families start a smallholding on derelict council land.

The experience was so inspiring he decided to see if it would work nationwide, and Landshare was created to bring keen growers and landowners together. The movement now includes more than 50,000 people.

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Reviews

[Margaret · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a compendium of food articles that Hugh wrote before River Cottage became the huge success that it is, and he began written recipe books instead.

He needs to write more food articles, because his quirky sense of humour had me in fits of laughter.

Highly recommended.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am never eating macdonalds or kentucky again. an excellent read!

[Mark Farley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this and I like his TV work. This is a collection (already 15 years old) that has articles from the early 90s, which pretty much dates this book massively.

It's a great snapshot and account of the burgeoning restaurant scene and the rise of the celebrity chef. So for that, it should be commended. It's quite arrogant, smug and self-serving though. Which annoyed me.

Other than that, very readable.

[Lisa van Zyl-Jones · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quite fun. Enjoyable, light, foodie read.

[Darla Ebert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun gastronomical romp through the kitchens and dining rooms of many countries. Very enjoyable.

[Will · Rating 2 out of 5]

An entertaining romp through Hugh's earlier writings, edited by the greatly self satisfied man himself. Engaging enough that I read the entire thing in a couple of sittings. Afterwards, life continued much as it did before.

[Bonnie G · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this guy's writing about food, very funny and I share many of his opinions about real food vs. processed. I did see his cafe and store in Wiltshire, so I had a great connection and could picture the farm he lives on.

[Chris Gornell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Perfect for a bit of Hugh-doting, this collection of his food writings is great for both reference, and inspiration.

[Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I registered a book at BookCrossing.com!
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[Max Bennett · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cant argue with the sentiments but all the articles are pretty old and therefore old hat and his writing skills are less well developed here too

[Tim · Rating 5 out of 5]

A compilation of magazine and newspaper articles from before his fame. Even then banging a drum about rubbish being sold as food.

[Pippin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Series of articles. OK light reading, but not very in-depth.

[Tom · Rating 4 out of 5]

quick read, fun, opinionated. not one for the ages but good nonetheless