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A Year at the Chateau

As seen on the hit Channel 4 show

By: Dick Strawbridge,Angel Strawbridge

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A Year at the Chateau

As seen on the hit Channel 4 show

By: Dick Strawbridge,Angel Strawbridge

THE ENTERTAINING AND HEARTWARMING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER. Like many couples, Dick and Angel had long dreamed of living in France, but where others might settle for a modest bolthole in the French countryside, the Strawbridges fell in love with a 19th-century fairytale château, complete with 45 rooms, seven outbuildings, 12 acres of land and its own moat. Throwing caution to the wind, Dick and Angel swapped their two-bedroom flat in East London for an abandoned and derelict castle in the heart of the Loire valley and embarked on the adventure of a lifetime with their two young children Arthur and Dorothy. Sharing their full journey for the first time, A Year at the Château follows Dick and Angel from when they first moved to France in the depths of winter and found bedrooms infested with flies, turrets inhabited by bats, the wind rattling through cracked windows, and just one working toilet, which flushed into the moat, through to the monumental efforts that went into readying the château for their unforgettable wedding and their incredibly special first Christmas. Along the way we'll read glorious descriptions of rural life in France, with charming characters, delicious food and wonderful seasonal produce, together with the extraordinary list of renovations and restorations Dick and Angel completed, many of which were never shown on TV. As warm and entertaining as their much-loved show, A Year at the Château is a truly irresistible story of adventure and heart, epic ambitions and a huge amount of hard graft.

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Seven Dials

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1841884642

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9781841884646

The Château - Forever Home

The instant Sunday Times Bestseller, as seen on the hit Channel 4 series Escape to the Château

By: Dick Strawbridge,Angel Strawbridge

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The Château - Forever Home

The instant Sunday Times Bestseller, as seen on the hit Channel 4 series Escape to the Château

By: Dick Strawbridge,Angel Strawbridge

Picking up from where Living the Château Dream ended, Dick and Angel recount the newest and biggest challenges they faced on the journey to transforming their once derelict and abandoned château in France's Pays de la Loire into a thriving family home and sustainable business. When the Covid-19 pandemic engulfs the world, the château faces a new challenge and must find ways to adapt in order to keep the Strawbridge's dream life in France alive. From the cancellation of the wedding season and finding new ways to fund their Chateau journey, to living in an isolated bubble whilst continuing to film their TV series, being separated from family back in the UK to life after the pandemic, this is Dick and Angel at their most honest and heartfelt, revealing many details never seen on TV. As entertaining, warm and irresistible as ever, this is the final chapter in Dick and Angel's remarkable journey to find their family's forever home.

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462

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Hachette UK

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1399603175

ISBN 13

9781399603171

Made at Home: Eggs & Poultry

Grow, harvest, preserve, cook and make the most of your local produce

By: Dick Strawbridge,James Strawbridge

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Made at Home: Eggs & Poultry

Grow, harvest, preserve, cook and make the most of your local produce

By: Dick Strawbridge,James Strawbridge

Eggs & Poultry is the perfect book for anyone intending to embrace the Good Life. Whether you have a large country garden or a small city enclosure, keeping a couple of hens is essential. What could be better than fresh eggs every day? Everything you need to raise chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys for eggs and for eating is here. From housing to feeding and breeding,we've got it covered, alongside a closer peek at some of the more adventurous aspects such as seasonal turkey and green geese. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labours: perfect your poached eggs, enjoy smoked eggs with beetroot or pizza alla duck egg, try braised duck with peas or goose liver with cider and indulge in south-western fried chicken.

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Mitchell Beazley

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1845337271

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9781845337278

Living the Château Dream

As seen on the hit Channel 4 show Escape to the Château

By: Angel Strawbridge,Dick Strawbridge

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Living the Château Dream

As seen on the hit Channel 4 show Escape to the Château

By: Angel Strawbridge,Dick Strawbridge

In January 2015 Dick and Angel Strawbridge embarked on the journey of a lifetime when they swapped their cosy two-bedroom flat in East London for a derelict château with 12 acres of land in the Loire valley. Where Sunday Times bestseller A Year At The Château told the entertaining and heartwarming beginning of the family's French adventure, as they found their forever home and began to restore and renovate the dilapidated castle, Living The Château Dream is about the years of hard graft that followed. Dick and Angel leapt into action transforming Château-de-la-Motte Husson into both a thriving family home and a sustainable business, and began making their dream of rural life in a fairytale castle a reality. From throwing open the shutters to new suites to exploring the walled garden, launching their wedding business and hosting guests for food lover weekends, no stone was left unturned. From the day-to-day tasks like installing a lift to the beginnings of lifelong traditions and memories such as investigating the seasonal delights of the surroundings and having a family sleepover on the moat, this much-anticipated follow-up includes many firsts for the Strawbridge family. As Dick and Angel recount stories of the renovations that took place over the next four years at the château, we start to understand the true extent of the work and skill that it has taken to make this incredible house into a much-loved home. With stories of remarkable discoveries and unexpected challenges, amazing transformations and once-in-a-lifetime celebrations, this book is sure to delight, entertain and inspire fans in equal measure.

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Seven Dials

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184188538X

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9781841885384

It's Not Easy Being Green

One Family's Journey Towards Eco-friendly Living

By: Dick Strawbridge

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It's Not Easy Being Green

One Family's Journey Towards Eco-friendly Living

By: Dick Strawbridge

It's Not Easy Being Green follows Dick Strawbridge and his family as they leave their comfortable home in the Midlands to tackle a remarkable self-sufficiency project - New House Farm in Cornwall. Their main objective is to have as little negative impact on the planet as possible by producing no waste and removing their dependency upon fossil fuels - all without compromising on their comfortable, modern 21st-century lifestyles. It's a laudable aim, but they are definitely not eco-warriors! With his hands-on, flamboyant approach, Dick offers practical tips on everything, from constructing water wheels, gadgets and greenhouses, to the trials of living with animals and knocking up 'proper' wholesome food. Packed with information about the cost of power, sourcing building materials, taking up permaculture and finding transport alternatives, It's Not Easy Being Green highlights the small steps that can change your life and is a simple, inspirational guide for everyone considering the path to green living.

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165

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Random House

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1448141923

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9781448141920

Made at Home: Curing & Smoking

From Dry Curing to Air Curing and Hot Smoking, to Cold Smoking

By: Dick Strawbridge,James Strawbridge

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Made at Home: Curing & Smoking

From Dry Curing to Air Curing and Hot Smoking, to Cold Smoking

By: Dick Strawbridge,James Strawbridge

Curing and smoking are two of the best ways to preserve and enjoy meat, fish and even dairy products. From salami and ham to bresaola and smoked salmon, cured meat and fish can be expensive to buy and cook with; and often the quality is questionable. So take control and do it yourself. Nothing could be better than sitting down to dine on luxury, made at home grub. With very little effort, you can create your own cures, hot and cold smoke with wood chippings and even smoke delicate meats and seafood on your stovetop with scented teas and rice. Whether you're an urbanite or country lover, it's easy to have a go at the Good Life. With a how-to guide on every technique featuring step-by-step, practical instruction, tips and advice, and dozens of delicious recipes to inspire you, you'll be making your own salt beef, dry-cured hams, salamis, smoked cheeses, gravadlax and smoked oysters in no time.

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Mitchell Beazley

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1845337263

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9781845337261

A Taste of the Château

Master the art of seasonal celebrations with over 100 delicious recipes, beautiful crafts and inspiring gardening projects

By: Dick Strawbridge,Angel Strawbridge

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A Taste of the Château

Master the art of seasonal celebrations with over 100 delicious recipes, beautiful crafts and inspiring gardening projects

By: Dick Strawbridge,Angel Strawbridge

Master the art of seasonal celebration with over 100 delicious recipes, beautiful crafts and inspiring gardening projects from Sunday Times bestselling authors Dick and Angel Strawbridge Drawing on their many years of hosting friends, family and guests at Château-de-la-Motte Husson , this book is Dick and Angel's definitive guide to creating magical and unforgettable celebrations in your very own home. Whether it's enjoying the blossoming of spring with a delicious Easter lunch, soaking up the joys of summer with picnics and outdoor games, harvesting the bounty of the garden produce in autumn or creating an unforgettable family Christmas during winter, Dick and Angel have it covered. Packed full of fun and creative ideas - as well as plenty of tips and tricks for giving it a go yourself - you'll find something here for every occasion. It's time to have a go at celebrating the Château way!

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411

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Seven Dials

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1399603205

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9781399603201

Self-Sufficiency for the 21st Century

The Complete Guide to Sustainable Living Today

By: Dick and James Strawbridge

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Self-Sufficiency for the 21st Century

The Complete Guide to Sustainable Living Today

By: Dick and James Strawbridge

Looking for a way to reduce your environmental impact? Find your route to a more sustainable lifestyle with Dick Strawbridge and his son James. We can all take steps to reduce our carbon footprint and be more self-sufficient. For some, that might mean heading to the countryside to live off the land. For the rest of us, the reality might involve smaller, but no less important, lifestyle changes: cutting back on plastic or food waste, growing vegetables, preserving meat and fish, preparing jams and chutneys, baking sourdough bread, making your own plant-based milks, or keeping a chicken or two. Dick and James Strawbridge know what it's like to make these changes. Between them, they've lived on a smallholding, in a terraced house, and even a chateau. In this updated book, they share everything they've learned and give you the tools you need for a more rewarding and environmentally-conscious life. Whether you want to completely revamp your lifestyle or just make everyday changes that will make an impact, Self-Sufficiency for the 21st Century is the perfect place to start.

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Penguin

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0744024366

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9780744024364

Practical Self-sufficiency

The complete guide to sustainable living today

By: Dick Strawbridge,James Strawbridge

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Practical Self-sufficiency

The complete guide to sustainable living today

By: Dick Strawbridge,James Strawbridge

Find your route to a more sustainable lifestyle with Dick Strawbridge, of Channel 4's Escape to the Chateau, and his son James. We can all take steps to reduce our carbon footprint and be more self-sufficient. For some, that might mean upping sticks and living off the land. For the rest of us, the reality might involve smaller, but no less important, lifestyle changes: cutting back on plastic or food waste, growing vegetables, preserving meat and fish, preparing jams and chutneys, baking sourdough bread, making your own plant-based milks, or keeping a chicken or two. Dick and James Strawbridge know what it's like to make these changes. Between them, they've lived on a smallholding, in a terraced house, and even a chateau. In this updated edition of Practical Self-sufficiency they share everything they've learned, and give you the tools you need for a more rewarding and environmentally conscious life.

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Dorling Kindersley Ltd

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0241444551

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9780241444559

Made at Home?

Breads

By: Dick Strawbridge,James Strawbridge

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Made at Home?

Breads

By: Dick Strawbridge,James Strawbridge

As featured in The Independent, Dick and James Strawbridge, presenters of the popular ITV programme Saturday Farm, have shown you how to grow, harvest, preserve, cook and make the most of seasonal produce. Breads expands their series of books and is packed with expert advice and tips for creating delicious handcrafted foods as well as recipes for truly mouth-watering and memorable meals, because ultimately it's all about the eating! This is a very timely book as many people are returning back to the traditional ways of living and self-sufficiency. Whether you are a city-dweller or country lover, it's easy to have a go at the Good Life. Made at Home: Breads. There's nothing like a fresh loaf, warm from the oven - and with this new title baking has never been so simple. Breads shows you how to make your own sourdough, yeast, quick and unleavened breads for every occasion. Dick and James Strawbridge are experts at showing you how to transform fresh produce into delicious handcrafted food and drink for enjoying and sharing any time of year. This practical guide to baking is packed full of delicious recipes and detailed step-by-step instructions, as well as expert hints and tips straight from the authors kitchen.

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176

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Mitchell Beazley

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1845337506

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9781845337506

Made at Home: Curing & Smoking

From Dry Curing to Air Curing and Hot Smoking, to Cold Smoking

By: Dick Strawbridge,James Strawbridge

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Made at Home: Curing & Smoking

From Dry Curing to Air Curing and Hot Smoking, to Cold Smoking

By: Dick Strawbridge,James Strawbridge

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Mitchell Beazley

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1845337263

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9781845337261

Made at Home: Eggs & Poultry

Grow, harvest, preserve, cook and make the most of your local produce

By: Dick Strawbridge,James Strawbridge

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Made at Home: Eggs & Poultry

Grow, harvest, preserve, cook and make the most of your local produce

By: Dick Strawbridge,James Strawbridge

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Mitchell Beazley

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1845337271

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Practical Self Sufficiency

By: Dick Strawbridge,James Strawbridge

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Practical Self Sufficiency

By: Dick Strawbridge,James Strawbridge

Practical Self Sufficiencyis a wonderfully useful and accessible book that contains something for absolutely everyone! This fully updated guide offers clear step-by-step information in classic DK style and offers a greater focus on the issues surrounding sustainable living for those living in urbanised parts of Australia (approximately half the population) and 'living small'. With practical advice on reducing your carbon footprint, growing and making your own, community gardening, design options for energy saving and retrofitting, and doing more with less. With authoritative advice, step-by-step guidance, and fascinating illustrations, Practical Self Sufficiencywill help you make simple changes that can have a major impact on your life and reduce your impact on the planet. Last edition- 9781740337700 (March 2011)

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1740332032

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9781740332033

Made at Home: Preserves

A complete guide to jam, jars, bottles and preserving

By: Dick Strawbridge,James Strawbridge

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Made at Home: Preserves

A complete guide to jam, jars, bottles and preserving

By: Dick Strawbridge,James Strawbridge

Preserves helps you make the most of plentiful seasonal produce and enjoy it all year round. This book is a how-to guide to preserving fruits and vegetables, featuring step-by-step practical instructions, tips & advice on what to preserve when, and recipes to make your mouth water. From strawberry leather to sweetcorn and pepper relish, to honeyed figs with lamb and goat's cheese crostini, sauerkraut to piccalilli, and the perfect Bloody Mary, you'll not only learn how to preserve good quality produce, but how to cook with it to create fantastic dishes every time.

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Hachette UK

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184533728X

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9781845337285

Dick

An Avery Dick Adventure Story

By: Avery Dick

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Dick

An Avery Dick Adventure Story

By: Avery Dick

Special Agent Avery Dick is recalled from retirement by his former employer, the Diplomatic Security Service, US Department of State, to investigate allegations of massive fraud by the US embassy Kabul security services provider--Ajax Security and Protective Services. He uncovers the fraud and much more as the pot boilers say. Avery is an uncoventional, bumbling investigator, but one that gets the job done. That's why his former employer to take on the tough cases--he's a bulldog with lockjaw when it comes to defending Amereica's honor and pocketbook.

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George Larson Dba Larson Agency

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0615173713

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9780615173719

The Minority Report

By: Philip K. Dick

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The Minority Report

By: Philip K. Dick

This collection (Vol. 4) covers the years 1954-1964 and includes such fascinating stories as "Service Call", "Stand By", "The Days of Perky Pat", and many others.

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Citadel Press

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0806512768

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9780806512761

Dick Francis Omnibus

Decider; High Stakes

By: Dick Francis

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Dick Francis Omnibus

Decider; High Stakes

By: Dick Francis

In 'Decider', the Stratton Park racecourse in Wiltshire faces ruin in the hands of a squabbling family. Reluctantly, Lee Morris finds himself drawn into the turmoil. 'High Stakes' finds Steven Scott beginning to realise that racing has a dark side, when he is forced to sack the winning trainer of his horses.

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Pan

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0330446681

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9780330446686

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