Angela Hartnett
Slow Cooked Beef Ragù
The passionate pioneer of modern ethical eco-eating and self-sufficiency. Broadcasting from his idyllic Dorset smallholding in 'River Cottage' starting in 1999, Hugh challenged viewers to deeply confront the origins of their meals. He fiercely championed local foraging, humane nose-to-tail eating, and sustainable small-scale agriculture. His radical experiments in living entirely off the land inspired an enduring national shift toward ethical consumption.
Sparked the modern farm-to-table movement in the UK; drove successful national campaigns for sustainable fishing.
An earthy, rustic tart celebrating seasonal wild mushrooms in a rich, buttery shortcrust pastry.
The River Cottage Cookbook