Students work on cookbook showcasing local produce and energy efficiency

The Grow Share Cook book has been produced in conjunction with Communication Design and Illustration students
The Grow Share Cook book has been produced in conjunction with Communication Design and Illustration students at the University
Students from the University of Plymouth have worked with community groups and publishers to create a new cookbook.
Grow Share Cook – Seasonal Vegetable Cooking from Scratch is an illustrated cookbook showcasing how to cook seasonal and local produce, while also providing tips on saving energy.
With 48 pages of tried and tested recipes and advice, it takes home cooks through the seasons, showcasing local and English produce, step-by-step.
The book has been published as part of a collaboration between the Grow Share Cook project, students from the University’s MA Communication Design and BA (Hons) Illustration courses, and Tamar Grow Local CIC. The book has been printed by Deltor, based in Saltash.

It’s really great to work collaboratively with a local organisation on a project with social value, and to gain experience, from concept to printed copies.

I’m so excited to be able to hold something in my hand that I have helped to produce. The student team worked through the process of creating the book, including layout, editing, design and illustration, as part of our studies.
Qingying Sang
Studying a Masters Publishing pathway 

An important part of our programmes is that we give students practical experience of real-world projects.

It enables them to apply the skills they are learning in work with external clients and publishers, something that will benefit them hugely through their careers. To see a project they have worked on come to fruition is always rewarding, but these students also have the knowledge that their work could directly help those facing challenges in sourcing healthy food on a daily basis.

John KilburnMr John Kilburn
Lecturer in Illustration

The Grow Share Cook project provides opportunities for households experiencing food insecurity and those on lower incomes to improve healthy eating and cookery skills in Plymouth. It also aims to help address the issue of accessibility of fresh food through the three steps of growing, sharing and cooking.
Through a year-long collaboration with students and lecturers, 48 seasonal recipes developed through the project – and ways they can each be adapted – have been turned into an illustrated book.
Sara Rock from Tamar Grow Local said:
“This book brings together recipes that have been developed over the past few years of the programme’s cookery sessions as well as the recipes that we include with each veg bag delivery. The recipes focus on cooking seasonal vegetables from scratch and especially the fresh Tamar Valley produce that we source for veg bags each fortnight.”
Councillor Chris Penberthy, Cabinet Member for Housing, Cooperative Development and Communities at Plymouth City Council, said:
“Grow Share Cook has made a real difference to people’s lives, helping local residents to access healthy, fresh food in a sustainable way. It has long been an aspiration of the partners involved to develop and publish a cookery book which brings together those recipes most used and enjoyed by the participants over the years, so it’s brilliant to see this come to fruition. Thank you to the students at the University of Plymouth for getting involved to help make this happen."
Copies of Grow Share Cook will be distributed free of charge to participants on the Grow Share Cook project this year and will also be available for purchase locally through Tamar Valley Food Hubs. Plymouth Libraries will also have copies for lending to the public.

Student Oliver Li created the images for the Grow Share Cook book

The Grow Share Cook book has been produced in conjunction with Communication Design and Illustration students at the University
Students from the University of Plymouth have worked with community groups and publishers to create a new cookbook. Grow Share Cook – Seasonal Vegetable Cooking from Scratch is an illustrated cookbook showcasing how to cook seasonal and local produce, whi
Students from the University of Plymouth have worked with community groups and publishers to create a new cookbook. Grow Share Cook – Seasonal Vegetable Cooking from Scratch is an illustrated cookbook showcasing how to cook seasonal and local produce, whi
Students from the University of Plymouth have worked with community groups and publishers to create a new cookbook. Grow Share Cook – Seasonal Vegetable Cooking from Scratch is an illustrated cookbook showcasing how to cook seasonal and local produce, whi
Students from the University of Plymouth have worked with community groups and publishers to create a new cookbook. Grow Share Cook – Seasonal Vegetable Cooking from Scratch is an illustrated cookbook showcasing how to cook seasonal and local produce, whi
 

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