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Rick Stein's India

Rick Stein's India
Rick Stein

$49.95 – Hardback / Ebury Press

Rick Stein journeys through India to find what makes a good curry, searching this colourful, chaotic nation in search of the truths behind our love affair with its food. He also uncovers recipes for kormas, spiced fish and... Buy or find out more


A Cook's Tour of France: Regional French Recipes

A Cook's Tour of France: Regional French Recipes
Gabriel Gate

$34.95 – Hardback / Hardie Grant Books

This beautiful illustrated book, by chef and television presenter, Gabriel Gate, gathers together the best classic recipes from the many regions of France, one of the world's best destinations for food lovers. Buy or find out more



Not Quite Nigella

Not Quite Nigella
Lorraine Elliott

$29.99 – Paperback / Penguin Books Australia

From passionate home cook to Australia's most popular food blogger, Lorraine Elliott has her cake and eats it too – and she's never been happier. Lorraine Elliott has long been a food... Buy or find out more


Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation

Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation
Michael Pollan

$29.99 – Paperback / Penguin Books Ltd

Michael Pollan's marvellous new book is a clarion-call for the virtues and values of proper cooking - an essential, defining human activity which sits at the heart of our cultures, shapes family life and is in itself hugely... Buy or find out more



The Bookery Cook

The Bookery Cook
Jessica Thompson, Georgia Thompson, Maxine Thompson

$39.99 – Hardback / Murdoch Books

From the authors of one of the quirkiest foods blogs around comes an engaging and unique cookbook full of original artwork and delicious recipes. Buy or find out more


Sweet Greek: Simple Food: Sumptuous Feasts

Sweet Greek: Simple Food: Sumptuous Feasts
Kathy Tsaples

$39.99 – Hardback / Melbourne Books

Renowned for her 'Sweet Greek' produce shop, Kathy Tsaples now shares her favourite recipes learned in her mothers kitchen, in this beautifully produced book. The recipes are about celebrating life: taking traditional food,... Buy or find out more



Through a Sparkling Glass: An A-Z of the Wonderland of Wine

Through a Sparkling Glass: An A-Z of the Wonderland of Wine
Andrea Frost

$29.95 – Hardback / Hardie Grant Books

An A-Z of wine stories, information and life lessons. Entertaining and educational, each essay or entry concludes with a list of key facts about the particular subject. Through a Sparkling Glass firmly places wine... Buy or find out more


Encyclopedia of Food and Cookery

Encyclopedia of Food and Cookery
Margaret Fulton

$45.00 – Hardback / Hardie Grant Books

The Margaret Fulton Encyclopedia is for new and experienced cooks alike, who are looking for a one stop-shop which advises on everything from buying ingredients to food preparation to professional cooking hints. Margaret... Buy or find out more



The Green Kitchen: Delicious and Healthy Vegetarian Recipes for Every Day

The Green Kitchen: Delicious and Healthy Vegetarian Recipes for Every Day
David Frenkiel, Luise Vindahl Andersen

$49.95 – Hardback / Hardie Grant Books

David Frenkiel and Luise Vindahl Andersen are the new faces of exciting vegetarian food. Their Green Kitchen Stories blog has a cult following and inspires people around the... Buy or find out more


The Age Good Food Under $30

The Age Good Food Under $30
Simone Egger, Nina Rousseau

$9.99 – Paperback / John Fairfax Publications Pty Ltd

Simone Egger and Nina Rousseau and their team of reviewers track down the best places serving meals for under $30 in Victoria. Using a similar scoring system to the Good Food Guide , close to 600 city restaurants are put to the... Buy or find out more



The Perfect Meal: In Search of the Lost Tastes of France

The Perfect Meal: In Search of the Lost Tastes of France
John Baxter

$19.99 – Paperback / HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Includes recipes of France such as Ortolans, Bouillabaisse, 100 Year-Old Cognac, and Confiture Vieux Garcon. This book culminates in author's participation in a traditional ox roast, in which an enormous whole ox is cooked on a... Buy or find out more


The Hummingbird Bakery Home Sweet Home: 100 New Recipes for Baking Brilliance

The Hummingbird Bakery Home Sweet Home: 100 New Recipes for Baking Brilliance
Tarek Malouf

$35.00 – Hardback / HarperCollins Publishers

Britain's bestselling, hugely popular bakery is back with over 100 new tried-and-triple-tested recipes that celebrate classic baking and deliciously old-fashioned treats. Buy or find out more



I Quit Sugar: 108 Sugar-free Recipes

I Quit Sugar: 108 Sugar-free Recipes
Sarah Wilson

$34.99 – Paperback / Pan Macmillan Australia

Sarah Wilson was a self-confessed sugar addict, eating over 30 teaspoons of sugar every day. She'd developed mood disorders, a weight issue, sleep problems and an overactive thyroid. She knew she had to make a change. In January... Buy or find out more


A Bite of the Big Apple: My Food Adventure in New York

A Bite of the Big Apple: My Food Adventure in New York
Monica Trapaga, Lil Tulloch

$39.99 – Hardback / Penguin Books Australia

New York, New York. It's Ella and Louis. It's Seinfeld and Woody Allen. It's the bright lights of Broadway, it's hot dogs at 2 a.m., it's bagels and doughnuts and pastrami on rye. It's also Mexican, Jamaican, Filipino,... Buy or find out more



Thai Street Food

Thai Street Food
David Thompson, Earl Carter

$49.99 – Paperback / Penguin Books Australia

It's hard to imagine a more knowledgeable and inspiring guide to the vibrant world of Thai street food than internationally renowned chef and Thai food expert David Thompson. Buy or find out more


Easy

Easy
Bill Granger

$49.99 – Hardback / HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Simple, laidback food that bursts with flavour; fresh, inspiring recipes using favourite everyday ingredients - no one does fantastic easy cooking like Bill Granger. Buy or find out more



Where Chefs Eat: A Guide to Chefs' Favourite Restaurants

Where Chefs Eat: A Guide to Chefs' Favourite Restaurants
Phaidon Editors, Joe Warwick

$24.95 – Hardback / Phaidon Press Ltd

Forget the restaurant guides compiled by a panel of mysterious experts, this guide is by the real insiders: more than 400 of the world's leading chefs. Listing their favourite places to eat from neighbourhood eateries to high-end... Buy or find out more


My Greek Island Home

My Greek Island Home
Claire Lloyd

$49.99 – Hardback / Penguin Books Australia

The tang of salt in the air. Sunlight sparkling on clear blue water. Pomegranate seeds glistening like jewels in your palm.Australian artist, designer and photographer Claire Lloyd had a successful career in London, a beautiful... Buy or find out more



Jamie's 15-Minute Meals  

Jamie's 15-Minute Meals
Jamie Oliver

$49.95 – Hardback / Penguin Books Ltd

Offering super quick, tasty, nutritious food that you can eat everyday of the week, this book arms you with the skills to create wonderful meals, shockingly fast. It features recipes such as classic chicken, steak and pasta... Buy or find out more


Gran Cocina Latina: The Food of Latin America

Gran Cocina Latina: The Food of Latin America
Maricel E. Presilla

$54.95 – Hardback / WW Norton & Co

A unification of the vast culinary landscape of the Latin world, from Mexico to Argentina and all the Spanish-speaking countries of the Caribbean that gives home cooks, armchair travelers, and curious chefs the first comprehensive... Buy or find out more



Origin: the Food of Ben Shewry

Origin: the Food of Ben Shewry
Ben Shewry

$95.00 – Hardback / Murdoch Books

Teaches about food, memory, time and place. This title takes readers on an inspirational journey with dishes. Buy or find out more


The Weed Forager's Handbook: A Guide to Edible and Medicinal Weeds in Australia

The Weed Forager's Handbook: A Guide to Edible and Medicinal Weeds in Australia
Adam Grubb, Annie Raser-Rowland

$21.95 – Paperback / Hyland House Publishing Pty Ltd

Step into the world of our least admired botanical companions. Peel back the layers of prejudice and discover the finer side of the plants we call weeds. An astonishing number are either edible or medicinal, and have deep and... Buy or find out more



Greater Mekong: A Culinary Journey from China to Vietnam

Greater Mekong: A Culinary Journey from China to Vietnam
Luke Nguyen

$55.00 – Hardback / Hardie Grant Books

A visual and culinary adventure through one of the world's most beautiful and exciting food regions, the Greater Mekong. Buy or find out more


Folks, This Ain't Normal: A Farmer's Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better World

Folks, This Ain't Normal: A Farmer's Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better World
Joel Salatin

$24.99 – Paperback / Little, Brown & Company

Salatin is the 21st century's thinking man's farmer who believes that the answer to rebuilding America is to start with the family farm. And for those farms to thrive, everyone needs to learn how to eat naturally again. Salatin's... Buy or find out more



My Umbrian Kitchen

My Umbrian Kitchen
Patrizia Simone, Caroline Pizzey

$59.99 – Hardback / Penguin Books Australia

Join Patrizia Simone, Umbrian-Australian chef and advocate of eating and living by the seasons, as she shares the time-honoured rituals, agricultural activities and treasured family recipes she brought with her to Bright in... Buy or find out more


Trifle

Trifle
Michelle Keogh

$24.99 – Paperback / Penguin Books Australia

From al fresco dining to a formal dinner party, there's a trifle for every occasion. Simple step-by-step instructions show you how to make each component – the sponge cake, jelly and custard – while the recipes range... Buy or find out more



Easy Weekends

Easy Weekends
Neil Perry

$49.99 – Paperback / Murdoch Books

Whether you're looking for a delicious family stir-fry on a Friday night, clever ideas for Saturday dinner party menus, or preparing a slow-cooked Sunday feast for friends, this title has an accessible recipe for you. It offers a... Buy or find out more


Planet Cake Kids

Planet Cake Kids
Paris Cutler

$39.99 – Paperback / Murdoch Books

Children's cakes just got a whole lot more exciting. This book offers hundreds of combinations of cakes and toppers and takes cake making and decorating to a new level. Buy or find out more



Whole Larder Love: Grow Gather Hunt Cook

Whole Larder Love: Grow Gather Hunt Cook
Rohan Anderson

$29.99 – Paperback / Penguin Books Australia

Food is an integral part of our lives. And in recent years, more and more people have been asking questions about the food they eat: How does that food get to our plates? How was it grown? What chemicals were used? How was the... Buy or find out more


Jerusalem  

Jerusalem
Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi

$39.95 – Hardback / Ebury Press

A collection of recipes that ranges from soups (frikkeh, chicken with kneidelach), meat and fish (chicken with cardamom rice, sharmula bream with rose petals), vegetables and salads (chargrilled squash with labneh and pickled... Buy or find out more



Zumbarons

Zumbarons
Adriano Zumbo

$25.00 – Hardback / Murdoch Books

Sydney pastry chef Adriano Zumbo has taken the dessert world by storm, with his quirky cakes and otherworldly delights. This book celebrates Zumbo's most popular creations, macarons, with 40 flavours to delight and inspire, from... Buy or find out more


What Katie Ate

What Katie Ate
Katie Quinn Davies

$49.99 – Hardback / Penguin Books Australia

Wildly successful food blogger and photographer Katie Quinn Davies' debut book, What Katie Ate, is a collection of simple and mouth-watering recipes made from seasonal ingredients, including much-loved classics from her blog,... Buy or find out more



The Mile End Cookbook: Redefining Jewish Comfort Food from Hash to Hamantaschen

The Mile End Cookbook: Redefining Jewish Comfort Food from Hash to Hamantaschen
Noah Bernamoff, Rae Bernamoff

$39.95 – Hardback / Random House USA Inc

Written and designed with lovers of Jewish comfort food and foodies in mind, here is a cookbook that puts a young spin on an old cuisine, featuring an artisanal approach to traditional Jewish fare, with 100 recipes for... Buy or find out more


The Age Good Food Guide 2013

The Age Good Food Guide 2013
Janne Apelgren

$24.99 – Paperback / Allen & Unwin

For 33 years the most trusted, esteemed and independent restaurant guide to Melbourne and regional Victoria. Buy or find out more



James Halliday Australian Wine Companion

James Halliday Australian Wine Companion
James Halliday

$36.95 – Paperback / Hardie Grant Books

The No.1 bestselling guide to wineries and wine in Australia, keenly anticipated by winemakers, faithful collectors and wine lovers alike. Halliday shares his extensive knowledge of wine via detailed tasting notes, as well as each... Buy or find out more


A Sardinian Cookbook

A Sardinian Cookbook
Giovanni Pilu, Roberta Muir

$49.99 – Hardback / Penguin Books Australia

Like so many of the great food cultures, Sardinian cuisine is born of necessity. As a poor people, Sardinians have always foraged for ingredients in the mountains and forests: fennel, asparagus, chicory and nettles; chestnuts,... Buy or find out more



Pomegranates and Roses: My Persian Family Recipes

Pomegranates and Roses: My Persian Family Recipes
Ariana Bundy

$39.99 – Hardback / Simon & Schuster Ltd

Part memoir, part travelogue, this evocative collection of Persian recipes is a celebration of a vibrant culture and its cuisine Buy or find out more


Annabel Langbein the Free Range Cook: Simple Pleasures

Annabel Langbein the Free Range Cook: Simple Pleasures
Annabel Langbein

$49.99 – Hardback / ABC Books

Take time out of your busy schedules to savour life′s simple pleasures -- the sweetness of a fresh-picked berry, the crunch of a carrot straight from the earth, and the joy to be found in cooking with love for family and... Buy or find out more



Melbourne by Menu

Melbourne by Menu
Rita Erlich

$34.95 – Paperback / The Slattery Media Group (AFL Publishing)

Acclaimed food writer Rita Erlich charts Melbourne's burgeoning restaurant scene during the 1980s through her fascinating collection of menus and recipes. With compelling essays spanning the decade, readers are afforded a... Buy or find out more


Produce to Platter Yarra Valley

Produce to Platter Yarra Valley
Jonette George, Danielle Wilton

$34.99 – Paperback / Smudge Publishing

Drive along the highways and byways of the Yarra Valley to discover a unique cosmos of regional vignerons, wine-makers and chefs making use of local produce supplied from farm gates, small shop fronts, artisan craftsmen and... Buy or find out more



Wahaca - Mexican Food at Home

Wahaca - Mexican Food at Home
Thomasina Miers

$39.99 – Hardback / Hodder & Stoughton General Division

Mexican market food to cook at home. Buy or find out more


The History of Australian Wine: Stories from the Vineyard to the Cellar Door

The History of Australian Wine: Stories from the Vineyard to the Cellar Door
Max Allen

$49.99 – Hardback / Melbourne University Press

Buy Max Allen’s History of Australian Wine online at Readings for the special price of $39.99. Hurry this special offer is only available until 31st August 2012. The History of Australian... Buy or find out more



Every Grain of Rice: Simple Chinese Home Cooking

Every Grain of Rice: Simple Chinese Home Cooking
Fuchsia Dunlop

$55.00 – Hardback / Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Fuchsia Dunlop trained as a chef at China's leading cooking school and is internationally renowned for her delicious recipes and brilliant writing about Chinese food. Every Grain of Rice is inspired by the healthy and... Buy or find out more


Two Greedy Italians Eat Italy

Two Greedy Italians Eat Italy
Antonio Carluccio, Gennaro Contaldo

$39.95 – Hardback / Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Following the success of Two Greedy Italians, Antonio Carluccio and Gennaro Contaldo embark on a journey to explore Italy's distinct and varied terrains, and to find out how these have shaped the produce and, in turn,... Buy or find out more



Pasta Artigiana

Pasta Artigiana
Nino Zoccali

$49.99 – Book / Murdoch Books

Features delectable pasta recipes from hearty soups to indulgent filled pasta (tortellini, ravioli) and even pasta-based desserts. This title includes more than 80 recipes and a range of basic pasta doughs, sugos and sauces. Buy or find out more


Polpo: A Venetian Cookbook (of Sorts)

Polpo: A Venetian Cookbook (of Sorts)
Russell Norman

$55.00 – Hardback / Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Tucked away in a backstreet of London's edgy Soho district, POLPO is one of the hottest restaurants in town. Critics and food aficionados have been flocking to this understated bacaro where Russell Norman serves up dishes from... Buy or find out more



James Halliday: A Life in Wine

James Halliday: A Life in Wine
James Halliday

$45.00 – Hardback / Hardie Grant Books

A delightful collection of James Halliday's reminiscences of his remarkable wine career, from the master himself. Buy or find out more


Simon Bryant's Vegies

Simon Bryant's Vegies
Simon Bryant

$39.99 – Hardback / Penguin Books Australia

Simon Bryant's long-awaited debut cookbook is a vibrant, inspiring collection of vegie recipes that will appeal to vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Let Simon guide you through the changing seasons, as he shares tales from his... Buy or find out more



The Age Good Bar Guide 2012

The Age Good Bar Guide 2012
Michael Harden

$9.99 – Paperback / Allen & Unwin

Melbourne is a city renowned for its bar culture and The Age Good Bar Guide aims to get you imbibing in the best of the best. Whether these watering holes are down a lane, in a basement, on a rooftop, up a hidden flight of stairs,... Buy or find out more


Everybody, Everyday

Everybody, Everyday
Alex MacKay

$39.99 – Hardback / Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Exciting everyday food that everybody can cook. With 126 adaptable recipes, this really is a book for everybody who wants to cook delicious food every day - be they young, old, single, part of a large family, new to cooking, or... Buy or find out more



Kylie Kwong's Simple Chinese Cooking Class

Kylie Kwong's Simple Chinese Cooking Class
Kylie Kwong

$59.95 – Hardback / Penguin Books Australia

Kylie Kwong's Simple Chinese Cooking Class will take your Chinese cooking knowledge and skills to the next level, as well as providing ideas and inspiration by way of more than 130 new recipes. With Kylie at your side in the... Buy or find out more


The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet - Fast and Fresh Recipes

The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet - Fast and Fresh Recipes
Dr Manny Noakes

$35.00 – Paperback / Penguin Books Australia

The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet has already inspired thousands of Australians to lose weight and improve their overall health. This new collection of recipes based on the scientifically proven program offers 120 new ideas for... Buy or find out more



Sunday's Garden: Growing Heide
Lesley Harding, Kendrah Morgan, Mirka Mora

$45.00 – Paperback / Melbourne University Press

Sunday's Garden explores the growing of Heide, now site of Heide Museum and Art Gallery, and in doing so fully restores the Heide garden into the literature surrounding this inspiring site, its creators John and Sunday Reed, and... Buy or find out more


Fire And Spice

Fire And Spice
Christine Manfield

$39.95 – Paperback / Penguin Books Australia

With an insatiable appetite for travel, food and new experiences, renowned chef and traveller Christine Manfield draws her inspiration from across the globe. In this rich and evocative collection, she shares her... Buy or find out more



Margaret Fulton Baking

Margaret Fulton Baking
Margaret Fulton

$59.95 – Hardback / Hardie Grant Books

Finally, from the doyenne of Australian cookery comes the ultimate baking book for Australian kitchens. A collection of Margaret's best sweet and savoury baking recipes, Margaret Fulton: Bakingis the perfect accompaniment to... Buy or find out more


Annie's Garden to Table
Annie Smithers

$49.95 – Hardback / Penguin Books Australia

Annie Smithers is a great believer in using fresh organic produce with minimal food miles. In most cases, this means just a few steps, for Annie has an acre of garden from which she sources the majority of the produce for her... Buy or find out more



Taste of Greece

Taste of Greece
Lyndey Milan, Blair Milan

$39.95 – Paperback / Hardie Grant Books

Following on from the hugely successful SBS television series ‘Lyndey & Blair's Taste of Greece' comes the accompanying book, which celebrates the cuisine, culture and beautifully undiscovered land of the Peloponnese.While... Buy or find out more


Summer Food: Easy Recipes for Lazy Days

Summer Food: Easy Recipes for Lazy Days
Serge Dansereau

$39.99 – Paperback / ABC Books

Summer is Australia's favourite season, and in this collection of more than 100 easy and delicious recipes, Bathers Pavilion chef Serge Dansereau ensures your summer cooking will be a breeze. Beautifully photographed and designed,... Buy or find out more



Indochine: Baguettes and Bank Mi: Finding France in Vietnam

Indochine: Baguettes and Bank Mi: Finding France in Vietnam
Luke Nguyen

$69.99 – Book / Murdoch Books

Indochine sees Red Lantern's Luke Nguyen revisit his beloved Vietnam and seek out the food and cultural remnants of this former French colonial empire. The recipes and accompanying stories showcase the French influence upon... Buy or find out more


Bill's Everday Asian
Bill Granger

$49.99 – Hardback / HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

The big, bold taste explosions of Asia have had Bill Granger hooked since childhood. The Asian dishes he loves to eat and cook are quick, easy and healthy. Bill has simplified his favourite classics and created his own dishes. Buy or find out more



Jamie's Great Britain

Jamie's Great Britain
Jamie Oliver

$55.00 – Hardback / Penguin Books Ltd

Over the years, British food culture has embraced flavours and influences from all the people who came and made Great Britain their home. This title includes recipes some of which are classics, and some the author's versions of... Buy or find out more


Collected Winter Recipes

Collected Winter Recipes
Kristin Hove

$19.95 – Paperback / Hardie Grant Books

Winter is merely an excuse to stoke up the fire and share a delicious meal with loved ones, with the enticing aromas of cloves, cinnamon and hot chocolate wafting through the house. This title shares over forty of the author's... Buy or find out more



Cumulus Inc.

Cumulus Inc.
Andrew McConnell

$59.95 – Hardback / Penguin Books Australia

In a few short years, Cumulus Inc. has won a place in many hearts. With its open kitchen, industrial architectural elements and light streaming in through the bank of windows, it is somewhere to gather, talk and eat at any time... Buy or find out more


$120 Food Challenge Feed Your Family For $120 A Week

$120 Food Challenge Feed Your Family For $120 A Week
Sandra Reynolds

$29.95 – Paperback / Penguin Books Australia

Can you feed a family of four on $120 per week? In these days of rising food costs it sounds impossible, but Sandra Reynolds -- home cook, household budget supremo and single mum -- shows us how. Buy or find out more



French Food Safari

French Food Safari
Maeve O'Meara, Guillaume Brahimi

$55.00 – Hardback / Hardie Grant Books

Following on from bestsellers Food Safari and Italian Food Safari, French Food Safari is the muchawaited next feast in the beautiful SBS Food Safari series - a celebration of the incredible breadth and diversity of French food... Buy or find out more


Italian Local

Italian Local
Tobie Puttock

$35.00 – Paperback / Penguin Books Australia

Offering 100 or so of Italian recipes, this title intends to adapt food from the classics of Italian cuisine to fit with the availability of local produce and to suit the Australian lifestyle. It features articles that celebrate... Buy or find out more



Mastering The Art of Baking

Mastering The Art of Baking
Anneka Manning

$49.99 – Hardback / Murdoch Books

Suitable for both beginners and those passionate about baking who want to extend their skills in this traditional culinary art, this title provides instructive step-by-step techniques for simple biscuits through to contemporary... Buy or find out more


Belinda Jefferys Collected Recipes

Belinda Jefferys Collected Recipes
Belinda Jeffery, Rodney Weidland

$39.95 – Paperback / Penguin Books Australia

Belinda Jeffery brings together two of her best-loved books, 100 Favourite Recipes and Tried-and-True Recipes, to create a one-stop collection of more than 200 recipes, every one of them mouth-wateringly good. Filled with... Buy or find out more



Love and Hunger: Thoughts on the Gift of Food   Review

Love and Hunger: Thoughts on the Gift of Food
Charlotte Wood

$24.95 – Paperback / Allen & Unwin

'What's important is the fact of eating together - the gathering at the table, the conviviality.' Love & Hunger is a distillation of everything Charlotte Wood has learned over more than twenty years about cooking and the pleasures... Buy or find out more


A Cook's Life
Stephanie Alexander

$39.99 – Hardback / Penguin Books Australia

With her Cook's Companion front and centre in half a million kitchens, Stephanie Alexander is the very definition of a household name. Each day thousands turn to this 'food Bible' for definitive recipes, encouragement and... Buy or find out more



Recipes from My Mother's Kitchen

Recipes from My Mother's Kitchen
Guy Grossi, Sharyn Cairns

$49.95 – Hardback / Penguin Books Australia

Guy Grossi's parents emigrated from northern Italy to Melbourne in 1960. While his father worked as a chef, his mother turned out the pastas, braises, soups and puddings she had learnt growing up in Verona and in Milan, which... Buy or find out more


Cooking with the World's Best

Cooking with the World's Best

$50.00 – Hardback / Murdoch Books

Since its debut in 1993, the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival has grown from humble beginnings to one of the world's premier food and wine events, attracting 400,000 visitors and the most talented Australian and international... Buy or find out more



Street Food

Street Food

$29.99 – Paperback / Lonely Planet Publications Ltd

Lonely Planet's The World's Best Street Food: Where to find it & how to make it! A little known culinary secret is that the world's best sandwich isn't found in Rome, Copenhagen or even New York, but rather, on the... Buy or find out more


French Ties: Love, Life and Recipes
Jane Webster

$59.95 – Hardback / Penguin Books Australia

Jane Webster offers us a glimpse into life as a local in a French village: keeping house, visiting the markets, restoring the walled kitchen garden, and indulging her passion for 'antiquing' at flea markets and antique fairs. ... Buy or find out more



The Sweet Life - Basics and Beyond
Kate Bracks

$49.95 – Hardback / Random House Australia

MasterChef Australia 2011 winner Kate Bracks knows about desserts. This mouthwatering array of inspired dessert recipes includes favourites such as Apple Pie, Chocolate Cake and Strawberry Mousse as well as fresh new... Buy or find out more


Tuscan Sun Cookbook

Tuscan Sun Cookbook
Frances Mayes, Edward Kleinschmidt Mayes, Steven Rothfeld

$35.00 – Paperback / HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

For readers of Frances Mayes's bestselling phenomenon Under the Tuscan Sun comes The Tuscan Sun Cookbook, in which Mayes and her husband Ed celebrate the ease of the Tuscan kitchen and the joys of the table with more than 125... Buy or find out more



Mr Wilkinson's Favourite Vegetables
Matt Wilkinson

$49.99 – Hardback / Murdoch Books

This beautifully illustrated book will appeal to vegetarians but it's not a vegetarian cookbook. Among the more than 90 recipes are plenty of dishes incorporating meat but Mr Wilkinson's favourite vegetables are the true stars. Buy or find out more


Maggie's Verjuice Cookbook

Maggie's Verjuice Cookbook
Maggie Beer

$39.95 – Paperback / Penguin Books Australia

'I just can't help myself when it comes to verjuice! I use it in place of lemon juice or vinegar to bring the gentlest lift of flavour to everything – from grilled vegetables, meat or fish, pastas, risottos, salads and hearty... Buy or find out more



Manu's French Bistro
Manu Feildel

$49.95 – Hardback / Penguin Books Australia

Have you ever wondered how the French make entertaining at home look so effortless? Join Australia's favourite French chef, Manu Feildel, as he guides you through one hundred classic bistro recipes that will expand your dinner... Buy or find out more


Down to Earth: A Guide to Simple Living

Down to Earth: A Guide to Simple Living
Rhonda Hetzel

$39.95 – Hardback / Penguin Books Australia

'I was pulled into simple living before I knew what it was. It crept up on me using the smallest of steps and didn't reveal its true beauty and real power until I was totally hooked. I was searching for a way to live well while... Buy or find out more



Trupps' Wholefood Kitchen   Review

Trupps' Wholefood Kitchen
Walter Trupp, Dorota Trupp

$34.99 – Paperback / Melbourne University Press

Written by an internationally renowned chef and qualified nutritionist, 'Trupp's Whole Food Kitchen' contains delicious, simple recipes that utilise clean, whole and organic foods that promote good health and well-being. Buy or find out more


PS Desserts

PS Desserts
Philippa Sibley

$49.95 – Hardback / Hardie Grant Books

PS Desserts is set to become the dessert lover’s bible. With a comprehensive, step-by-step section explaining basic techniques such as making puff pastry, chocolate sponge, meringue, creme pâtissèrie, panna cotta and ice creams... Buy or find out more



Thrifty Kitchen The

Thrifty Kitchen The
Suzanne Gibbs, Kate Gibbs

$29.95 – Paperback / Penguin Books Australia

Your guide to cooking and shopping on a budget without compromising on flavour or goodness, with over 170 delicious dishes, as well as numerous tips for saving time and money and reducing waste. Discover the tricks to entertaining... Buy or find out more


Wok One Wok Two Hundred Recipes

Wok One Wok Two Hundred Recipes
Rachael Lane

$29.95 – Paperback / Penguin Books Australia

A great guide to wok cooking. Buy or find out more



Marque: A Culinary Adventure

Marque: A Culinary Adventure
Mark Best, Pasi Petanen, Rene Redzepi

$79.95 – Hardback / Hardie Grant Books

Marque is a highly illustrated, contemporary recipe book, celebrating and reflecting on Marque, the succesful Sydney restaurant. Also included will be the personal journey of chef and owner Mark Best and approximately 80 of... Buy or find out more


The Family Meal: Home Cooking with Ferran Adria

The Family Meal: Home Cooking with Ferran Adria
Ferran Adria

$39.95 – Hardback / Phaidon Press Ltd

The first home-cooking cookbook by Ferran Adria. Buy or find out more



Age Cheap Eats 2012

Age Cheap Eats 2012
Nina Rousseau, Simone Egger

$24.95 – Paperback / Penguin Books Australia

With more than 500 brand-new reviews, The Age Cheap Eats 2012 is the essential guide to the best places to eat out on the cheap in Melbourne and surrounds. From Balwyn to Bacchus Marsh, Collingwood to Clayton... Buy or find out more


Under the Walnut Tree: Good Ideas from Our Kitchen

Under the Walnut Tree: Good Ideas from Our Kitchen
Anna Bergenstrom, Fanny Bergenstrom

$49.95 – Hardback / Hardie Grant Books

Sweden's most famous cooking family take you on a culinary global adventure, from Spain to Thailand and from avocados to cardamom, in Under the Walnut Tree, a beautiful collection of recipes showcasing Anna and Fanny... Buy or find out more



Zumbo

Zumbo
Adriano Zumbo

$49.99 – Book / Murdoch Books

Join Adriano Zumbo on a trip through his whimsical world of sweet treats. His Willy Wonka style inventions and combinations of flavours are astonishingly bold, surprising and delicious. Buy or find out more


Sweetie!: Recipes from the Hardie Grant Test Kitchen

Sweetie!: Recipes from the Hardie Grant Test Kitchen
Daniella Germain

$19.95 – Hardback / Hardie Grant Books

Sweetie! 50 Delectable Treats offers a delicious assortment of indulgent treats to whip-up when that sweet craving hits. With grown-up versions of fun treats like boozy popsicles, whoopie pies and glittery cakepops, as... Buy or find out more



Field Guide to Victorian Produce

Field Guide to Victorian Produce
Ewan McEoin

$44.00 – Paperback / Ewan Mceoin

This is the first practical field guide for Australian locavores - people who try to eat locally. This book tells the stories behind the food we eat, connecting buyers directly to Victoria's growers, producers, stockists and... Buy or find out more


Modern Flavours of Arabia

Modern Flavours of Arabia
Suzanne Husseini, Petrina Tinslay

$39.95 – Paperback / Hardie Grant Books

Modern Flavours of Arabia serves up a generous helping of tradition and good eating from the kitchen of Suzanne Husseini. Authentic Arabian dishes inspired by Suzanne's fondest food memories are blended with an elegant, modern... Buy or find out more



Saved by Cake

Saved by Cake
Marian Keyes

$29.95 – Hardback / Penguin Books Ltd

Gives an account of the author's battle with depression, and how baking has helped her. With chapters on cupcakes, cheesecakes, meringues and macaroons, chocolate cakes, fruit cakes and favourite classics, this title presents... Buy or find out more


Secrets of a Lazy French Cook
Marie-Morgane Le Moel

$29.99 – Paperback / HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

I ordered a kir. I had promised myself not to drink anything that night, in order to keep my mind clear and be able to sound intelligent in proper English, but my resolution had failed immediately. He was obviously as... Buy or find out more



Lentil as Anything: Food, Culture, Community

Lentil as Anything: Food, Culture, Community

$54.00 – Hardback / Ilura Press

Ilura Press and Lentil as Anything, with assistance from the National Australia Bank and the Australia Council for the Arts, are pleased to present a coffee-table cookbook with a difference! Lentil as Anything: Food,... Buy or find out more


Stoked!

Stoked!
Al Brown, Kieran Scott

$59.95 – Hardback / Random House New Zealand Ltd

Fishermen and good home cooks alike devoured Go Fish and its winning combination of excellent recipes, great yarns, gorgeous photography, devotion to the stunning NZ coastline and way of life, all with a touch of nostalgia. Now... Buy or find out more



Hungry Girls Cookbook Vol 3

Hungry Girls Cookbook Vol 3
HOSSCHER LEAH PITTS RACHAEL BIRD KATHERINE

$35.00 – Paperback

Volume 3 is hand-made and full of heart. A delicious and diverse collection of 12 recipes. Buy or find out more


My Cousin Rosa

My Cousin Rosa
Rosa Mitchell

$39.99 – Paperback / Murdoch Books

When a young girl and her family move from Sicily to country Australia, it is a surprisingly small step in kitchen miles. The tablecloth and stockpot are the same, cardoons and fennel still grow wild on the roadside and the... Buy or find out more



The Farmer's Market Family Cookbook

The Farmer's Market Family Cookbook
Murdoch Books Test Kitchen

$35.00 – Paperback / Murdoch Books

Everyone loves going to the farmer's market and it's a good feeling to know that we're supporting our local growers and making a contribution to sustainability. Buy or find out more


Skinny Meals in Heels

Skinny Meals in Heels
Jennifer Joyce

$40.00 – Book / Murdoch Books

A guide to cooking and entertaining - without the calories. With chapters on topics ranging from snacks and nibbles to weekday dinners in under an hour and skinny puddings, it offers the information you need for entertaining with... Buy or find out more



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