Smoking food is an art not a science. In this easy-to-follow, accessible, no-nonsense, informative book the authors, who are masters of their craft, have removed the mystery and imparted the fun into smoking food. The book guides the reader through the principles, variations and options in being able to create and enjoy smoked food recipes at home. AUTHORS: Jo Hampson and Georgina Perkins run the highly acclaimed Smoky Jo's food school in Cumbria, (recently listed in the Top 9 Courses To Do in Europe by The Lonely Planet). They both work as advisors on commercial food smoking and have worked with top food writers, consulted on TV programmes and advised on factual books. They have also been featured on BBC's The One Show; ITV's This Morning and the Great British Taste Tour. SELLING POINTS: ? Ideal for either novice or professional smokers ? Easy to follow step by step process making smoking food simple and fun ? Filled with hints and tips ? Covers various types of smokers, both commercial and homemade ? Art of preparation before smoking starts ? Principles of hot and cold smoking, brines and ingredients ? Recipes and serving suggestions ? Written by professional artisan food smokers and tutors REVIEWS: 'It is great to be taught by people who are masters of their craft but still manage to make it accessible, do-able and fun.' Diana Henry, Sunday Telegraph Colour illustrations