These questions - big and small - and many others are answered by farmer's wife and writer Lorna Sixsmith. She knows what it it slike to have a village appraise your signature dish, how to stay calm during the dreaded "testing", how to interpret "farm speak", and what to do to keep the hens happy.

More importantly she knows how to cheat to give the impression you are the PERFECT farm wife. This book is packed with history, advice, recipes, hints and tips (and quizzes along the way to see how you measure up). The best advice is always to keep a sense of humour, and Lorna's shines through in her writing.

This is a perfect read for all farm wives and girlfriends (and husbands and boyfriends), and country lovers everywhere.