An impressive book by Amanda Owen – poet, wife, mother of nine, and bestselling author – that brings her world to life in wonderful colors. In "Celebrating the Seasons," Amanda shares funny and charming stories about life with her family and their many four-legged favorites, describing their activities at Ravenseat, from milking and shearing to collecting hay and feeding the flock in the winter. Her beautiful photographs highlight the famous Swaledale landscape, from the vast hills to the rare wild blooms and the hopping hares seen in the field. She lives in harmony with nature, and Amanda's attitude towards food is the same. She believes in buying good, seasonal ingredients to feed her family and includes her favorite recipes, from lamb with wild garlic with hasselback potatoes to rhubarb crumble cake and Yorkshire cheese tart. Just as inspiring as Amanda herself, this book is a beautiful keepsake that will delight all those who have followed her adventures so far.