nickshanagher

Successful local convenience shopkeepers know that they are having to consistently raise their standards as more shoppers abandon the out-of-town big box in favour of buying a little locally and more frequently. But as standards rise and as Tesco moves into every nook and cranny it can find, shopkeepers also know they have to be outstanding at something. Sourcing local food suppliers is one route and if you are passionate about serving good food as part of your mix then Food DIY by Tim Hayward is a book that deserves a place on your desk. Do-it-yourself, Hayward advises in this attractive, substantial and easy-to-read book. While Hayward’s target is the person who is rejecting “shop bought” food, I suspect there is a substantial cross over with the customer base for some local shops. Hayward promotes “getting your hands gloriously dirty” at a time when skills like “baking, processing and curing are in danger of being lost forever.” While Hayward promotes grasping back food prod...