Gooseberry Glory: Sweet, Tart & Timeless Recipes for Every Season & Niche Cooking Book

Gooseberry Glory: Sweet, Tart & Timeless Recipes for Every SeasonStep into the bright, nostalgic world of the gooseberry — a small, old-fashioned fruit with a big story to tell. In Gooseberry Glory: Sweet, Tart & Timeless Recipes for Every Season, home cook and heirloom gardener Marjorie Ellington shares her lifetime of kitchen wisdom through 50 flavorful recipes that celebrate this forgotten gem in both sweet and savory form.From classic English Gooseberry Fool and golden summer pies to savory sauces, chutneys, and glazes, each chapter reveals how versatile this little fruit truly is. Whether stirred into jam, roasted beside chicken, or turned into sparkling lemonade, gooseberries bring balance and brightness to every dish.Marjorie’s signature Flavor Compass format guides readers through every recipe, showing how tart, sweet, herbal, and creamy elements work together to create harmony on the plate. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, metric and imperial measurements, and gentle storytelling that feels like sitting at a kitchen table with an old friend.Inside you’ll find:• Breakfasts that wake up the palate — Gooseberry Lemon Muffins, Honeyed Compote, and Buttermilk Scones.• Preserves that last all year — Classic Gooseberry Jam, Spiced Chutney, and Citrus Marmalade.• Comfort desserts — White Chocolate Blondies, Pavlova, and Custard Tart.• Savory mains and sauces — Roast Chicken with Gooseberry Pan Sauce, Curry with Coconut, and Goat Cheese Flatbread.• Refreshing drinks — Sparkling Lemonade, Kombucha, and Elderflower Shrub.• Creative modern twists — Gooseberry BBQ Sauce, Donuts, and Ice Cream Sandwiches.Through every page, Ellington’s voice blends practicality and poetry — reminding readers that flavor, like life, comes from patience and curiosity.Gooseberry Glory is more than a cookbook. It’s a rediscovery of heritage, a celebration of seasonality, and an invitation to fall in love with a fruit that deserves its moment in the sun again.If you enjoy cookbooks with storytelling, seasonal flavor, and a touch of nostalgia — like Six Seasons or The Farmhouse Table — you’ll treasure this beautiful homage to the humble gooseberry.Rediscover a forgotten fruit and the joy of slow, honest cooking — one recipe at a time.