French Leave followed John Burton Race, wife Kim & six children to the South of France. There he rediscovered good home cooking using fresh, seasonal produce. Now Home Leave finds John & the family moving to Devon where he is running The New Angel restaurant in Dartmouth. Describing Devon as ' France without the sunflowers', & taking his inspiration from the delicious fish & shellfish, delivered daily by boat to the restaurant, the Devon Ruby beef bought direct form the farm, & succulent lamb, venison & game fresh from the moors, John has created 150 br&-new recipes that anyone can cook. The simple & delicious dishes include imaginative twists on classics
- Moules Marinieres becomes Mussels in Scrumpy Jack
- & new interpretations of family favourites
- ideas for the Sunday roast range from Roast Loin of Pork with Prunes & Apple, & Leg of Lamb in Salt Crust. Anyone who loved French Leave will enjoy this wonderful cookery book: No fancy recipes, just straightforward well-cooked food for everyone to enjoy!