Description

Lismore Castle is the Cavendish family s base in the heart of the Irish countryside. A hidden gem in West Waterford, perched high above the Blackwater River, with ten acres of gardens, the beautiful estate was built in 1185 in a bucolic setting. When Laura Cavendish and her husband, William, took on the mantle of the property, Laura immediately began working with local farmers, butchers, fisheries, and gardeners to inform a new, eco-minded way of living, eating, and looking after the land. In this personal recipe collection, the family shares forty favorite dishes, all fundamental to their home-cooking and entertaining repertoire. Dishes and baked goods are made from scratch with produce from the castle gardens and range from classic malty brown Irish soda bread to Beetroot Gravadlax fished from the Blackwater River, plum and apple crumble shared beside the fire, and an assortment of chutneys and jams with an earthy sweetness, among many others both traditional and with a fresh twist. Stunning photography commissioned especially for this book of the house, its gardens, interiors, and the finished dishes bring the book and the castle to life, making this the perfect gift for both home cooks and gardeners alike. Organized according to the seasons of the year, this book is lovingly curated by the owners and custodians of Lismore, with Laura as our personal guide.