Jenny Jefferies

South Cambridgeshire based farmer’s wife and mother of two girls, Jenny Jefferies, compiled the successful debut book For The Love Of The Land; A Cook Book To Celebrate British Farmers And Their Food published by Meze Publishing. Forty fantastic farmers from all over the British Isles contribute both a recipe and a story about what British farming means to them. Minette Batters, The President of The National Farmers’ Union wrote the Foreword. A proportion of her royalties will be donated to The National Literacy Trust. Jenny’s eagerly anticipated second book For The Love Of The Sea; A cook book to celebrate the British seafood community and their food is out now, also published by Meze Publishing. 41 prominent people from the British Fish and Seafood industry contribute both a recipe and a story about what the sea and British fish and seafood mean to them. Marcus Coleman, the Chief Executive of Seafish.org has kindly written the Foreword. 22% of Jenny’s net profits will be paid in support of the RNLI.

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Behind the Cookbook: Islands In A Common Sea

Jenny Jefferies latest book expands the horizons of her work looking at farming and fishing, to take an international view, with stories and recipes from 25 producers around the world. We spoke to Jenny about how this book came about, and what she learned while bringing it together.

Consuming Passions: Chicken

Once whilst in Malawi, Africa, I visited a local food market and my new friends chose a chicken to buy. We drove 15 miles back home with it in the back of the car, privately promising myself that I wouldn’t give it a name. As soon as we entered the shack, we slit its neck, drained the blood, plucked it, cooked it and enjoyed a delicious and hearty meal celebrating us simply being together. We ate the entire chicken, including the feet, and left only the beak….

Behind the Cookbook: For the Love of the Land and For the Love of the Sea

Cambridgeshire-based author and farmer’s wife Jenny Jefferies has compiled two cookbooks that fly the flag for sustainability, regenerative agriculture, conservation, and community. She tells us all about her methods and motivation for writing these two books.

Jenny's favorite cookbooks

The Roasting Tin: Simple One Dish Dinners

Rukmini Iyer

I just love chopping everything up and popping it all in a tin. These recipes are just that and are all so delicious, simple and colourful. This series of cookbooks are just delightful.

Mummy & Me Bake: Bake and Learn Together

DK Publishing

There’s something really magical about baking with children. This book is lovely; lots of images and clear and easy instructions suitable for young children to follow and enjoy together.

Just One Pan

Jane Lovett

Just One Pan is gorgeous. Beautiful images and recipes for all occasions. Hearty, homely and happy cooking at its very best.

Pickles, Relishes & Chutneys

Catherine Atkinson

This is my go to cookbook for when I’m making my annual caramelised red onion chutney and other preserves. My loyal companion in the kitchen.

British Baking

Oliver Peyton

This was originally a gift from a good friend of mine when I went through a colossal baking phase many years ago! Well presented, it graces my sideboard ready for every baking opportunity.

Inspired Grazing

Laura Billington

The Author and I share the same publisher, and I absolutely LOVE this cookbook. It is absolutely wonderful; with great ideas for sharing platters and grazing boards, both sweet and savoury. I’ve had so much fun trying to replicate the amazing plates for parties and gatherings.

Summer Kitchens: Recipes and Reminiscences from Every Corner of Ukraine

Olia Hercules

This is a really very beautiful, evocative and sustainable cookbook showcasing the delightful food from Ukraine. An abundance of vibrant recipes and ideas including fermentation and the pickling of Ukrainian kitchen gardens, along with lovely rustic photography.