My first official book review on my blog and website was Grocery Gardening by Jean Ann Van Krevelen. Check out my review along with why it is still one of my favorite recipe books.
Grocery Gardening Book Review
I still remember getting the Grocery Gardening Book in the mail in February 2010. I was very new to doing book reviews and what an honor to get a publication from a gal I followed (and adored on social media). When I look back on those days I didn’t realize that just about everything in that book was what I lived in my garden and home. To this day it is one of my favorite cookbooks that I have close to the kitchen for reference and inspiration.
The video feature on this blog post is from my Ben Haas Channel on YouTube. You can find a list of all my videos on my Bren Haas VLOG page.
When I went to the grocery store to pick up ingredients for a featured recipe in this book I was sure to grab some flowers for the blog post images. back in 2010 in February fresh green flowers in Ohio were only found at the store. Check out the Berry Crumble Recipe inspired by this publication on my website / blog.
About Grocery Gardening By Jean Ann Van Krevelen
As you can see from the photo above, I am kicking back by the fireplace with my favorite green socks. Dreaming as I read this awesome book I was gifted.
I believe I truly read it from cover to cover, captivated by the wonderful gardening tips included with each edible plant mentioned. It’s hard to believe that this is a book centered around Grocery Gardening!
This book combines gardening tips, shopping advice for produce, and delicious recipes all in one place. Featuring stunning photography from a gardener’s home, its main goal is to equip readers with the essential knowledge they need to start growing their own food. I really like how the book is put together showcasing a few other garden foodie writers such as, Amanda Thomsen, Robin Ripley, and Teresa O’Connor. These are a few of the gardeners I have got to know from social media along with garden writer events.
Purchase Your Copy of Grocery Gardening
You can find Grocery Gardening by Jean Van Krevelen on Amazon to this day! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. It would be awesome if you use my amazon affiliate link here Be sure to do a review and tell Jean Ann you heard about her book from me!
If you enjoy my personal review of the Grocery Gardening Book I hope you consider checking out other books I have shared over the years. Check out my Bren Haas Review Category.
Let’s Connect
It is always a summer day when you have a good garden book in hand. Share with me your favorite reads by commenting in the space below. I hope you consider getting a copy of this book or at least trying the Berry Crumble Recipe I was inspired to put together from the publication.
Happy Grocery Gardening,
6 responses to “Grocery Gardening | Planting, Preparing and Preserving Fresh Food Book Review”
What a wonderful article Bren, your work it outstanding. You bring a demenstion to the pages of book that are heart felt (love the footies too). I’ll be at Boarders picking up a copy tomorrow! What an addition it will make to my kitchen it will be.
Annie Haven
Chinese chive flowers with shrimp is an easy dish to make and reheats well in microwave.I saw in Thailand using lot of chinese chive flowers in their apetite…nice post Brenda..
Brenda,
I can smell that Berry Crumble through the screen. You offered me a virtual delight with your gorgeous photos and enthusiastic explanation of how excited you were to use your fresh frozen fruit from last season! This was the nice break I needed today. Thanks for sharing it with me.
Shirley Bovshow
Garden World Report
Bren, this is a wonderful post…the Grocery Gardener (writers) should be very pleased! Seriously, you’re making me wish I could go to Borders tomorrow–but alas, I’m stuck at home in a blizzard, too:) All these snow days I could have been experimenting with some great recipes! You’ve sold me! Love your jammies, and your photos…everything looks like a fancy magazine. Jan
Looks like a nice escape inside your house from the blizzarding weather. The book looks nice too. I would love to participate in super sow sunday bit it’s way to early for me to be planting seeds.
Yes, I agree that your post is beautiful. (I esp. love your jammies!) 😉 Sounds like a great book – and I didn’t know you could eat chive flowers, either. Maybe that would be a good thing, as they surely self seed and spread wildly! lol