If you’re not familiar with the River Cottage series, your world just got a little sweeter. This gem from British cook and author Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is the definitive tome on all things meat, and it’s rich with well-researched writing and classic, tried-and-true recipes. In fact, to really understand shopping, storing, cooking–and loving–meat, it’s essential. Because no one breaks down the ins and outs of sustainable meat production with the gentle, witty authority of Fearnley-Whittingstall, who runs a small farm in the English countryside. The book is full of clearly-written recipes and techniques for butchering, curing, roasting, grilling, slow-cooking and potting meats; each with beautiful photography. But it’s also so much more than a cookbook: it’s comprehensive guide to understanding and seriously enjoying our food.