500 Plants: Great Australian favourites for your garden
Angus Stewart
Allen & Unwin, PB, 9781743311509
Out of the thousands of Australian plants worthy of garden space, here are the top 500, as edited and selected by Angus Stewart. These are the tried and tested, the popular cultivars, the ones that won't turn up their heels and die on you - and are available commercially. Over the last few decades, the native plants that had been looked ... More/Buy
Age/SMH Good Wine Guide 2013
Nick Stock (ed)
Penguin, PB, 9780143205203
In this indispensible guide, Nick Stock, one of Australia's foremost, award-winning wine writers, provides tasting notes and other advice to help you make wise and affordable wine-buying choices. Whether it's for a casual dinner with friends, a weekend barbecue or a major celebration, you'll find the best wine for the occasion with the help of Nick's incisive notes, as well as ... More/Buy
Australia's Favourite Recipes
McKinnon Leila (ed)
Plum, PB, 9781742611198
Each recipe has been photographed with a sense of evocative nostalgia - native wildflowers decorate the Christmas table, and pages from historical Australian cookbooks are interspersed with collages of the labels and other food memories from our collective childhoods. Every recipe features a charming introduction describing why the dish is of importance to its contributor, how it came to be a ... More/Buy
AWW Modern Australian Food
Australian Women's Weekly
Australian Women's Weekly, HB, 9781742453040
Australian food has changed dramatically over the past 30 years. We have become a nation of foodies, knowledgeable and discriminating. Modern Australian Food showcases the best of our recipes from our city cafe culture, to country cooking to coastal food. We've also included some special recipes from our regions - mud crab from far north Queensland, kangaroo from the Bush, salmon ... More/Buy
The Complete Nose to Tail: A Kind of British Cooking
Fergus Henderson
Bloomsbury, HB, 9781408809167
'It would be disingenuous to the animal not to make the most of the whole beast; there is a set of delights, textural and flavoursome, which lie beyond the fillet.' Thus Fergus Henderson set out his stall when he opened St. John in 1995, now one of the world's most admired restaurants. His Nose to Tail books are full of exhilarating ... More/Buy
Country Gardens, Country Hospitality: A Visit to Australia's Best
Holly Kerr Forsyth
Miegunyah Press, HB, 9780522861051
Much loved gardening writer and photographer Holly Kerr Forsyth travelled the country, revealing the landscapes that she loves - the soaring mountains, the stunning coastline, the wide plains - and visiting gardens of note: in subtropical and temperate, alpine and arid regions, from newly established gardens to those that have evolved over generations. At each stop, over a meal hosted by ... More/Buy
delicious: Home Cooking
Valli Little
Harper Collins, HB, 9780733331343
Welcome to the kitchen of one of Australia's leading food writers. With decades of experience in the culinary industry, delicious. food editor and bestselling author Valli Little shares some of her favourite recipes to cook at home, plus tips and tricks to turn a family classic into a cover-worthy meal without the fuss. This collection of 120 new recipes follows Valli’s ... More/Buy
Desserts
Belinda Jeffery
Lantern, PB, 9781920989972
Drawing her inspiration from across the globe, she has created an irresistible collection of recipes for desserts and sweet treats, arranged around her favourite flavours; the subtle notes of coffee and tea; the intensity of caramel, honey and maple syrup; the refreshing tang of berries and summers fruits; the sharpness of citrus - and, of course, the complexity of chocolate. Imagine ... More/Buy
Easy Weekends
Neil Perry
Murdoch Books, PB, 9781742669731
As Australia's best known chef, Neil Perry is often associated with the food served at his successful restaurants around Australia, from the flagship contemporary Australian fine diner Rockpool, to his popular Rockpool Bar & Grill steakhouses and the Asian flavours of Spice Temple. However this book is a celebration of cooking at home, with more than 100 recipes that focus on ... More/Buy
Eucalypts: A celebration
John Wrigley, Murray Fagg
Allen & Unwin, PB, 9781743310809
'The tallest and most stately trees I ever saw in any nobleman's ground in England cannot excel in beauty those which nature presented to our view.' First fleet surgeon Arthur Bowes. Eucalypts are a familiar part of our landscape and an integral part of the Australian identity. We have farmed them and used them to build houses, furniture, roads and bridges ... More/Buy
Fresh and Light
Donna Hay
Harper Collins, PB, 9780732295639
Fresh and light is my answer to my own best efforts to juggle for the perfect balance. Designed to complement my existing repertoire, it's full of new recipes that combine the freshest ingredients, pantry staples and my personal tricks for a lighter touch. Divided by meal, fresh and light is a solution-packed book of recipes loaded with power foods to give ... More/Buy
Geranium: Botanical Series
Kasia Boddy
Reaktion Books, HB, 9781780230481
Reaktion's new 'Botanical' series is the first of its kind, integrating horticultural and botanical writing with a broader account of the cultural and social impact of plants. In that sense, the South African geranium (the enduring, if confusing, common name for the genus Pelargonium) is perhaps the perfect plant to inaugurate the series. The story of the geranium's inexorable rise encompasses ... More/Buy
Janella's Wholefood Kitchen
Janella Purcell
Allen & Unwin, PB, 9781743310984
Janella Purcell is passionate about healthy eating, about eating food that is as close to the way nature created it as possible, and - most importantly - about making wholefoods easy, enticing and lick-your-fingers delicious. 'My passion comes from knowing how much better you feel eating wholefoods, and subsequently how much easier life is when your body is working well. And ... More/Buy
Kitchen Secrets
Raymond Blanc
Bloomsbury, PB, 9781408822111
Raymond Blanc is revered as a culinary legend, whose love of delicious food is lifelong. Years of experience have given him a rich store of knowledge and the skill to create fantastic dishes that work time after time. With a range of achievable and inspirational recipes for cooks of all abilities, Kitchen Secrets is all about bringing Gallic passion and precision ... More/Buy
Leon Family & Friends
John Vincent, Kay Plunkett-Hogge
Conran Octopus, HB, 9781840916096
This is the fourth cookbook from the healthy fast-food restaurant chain Leon, and contains hundreds of recipes for flavourful, nutritious food that won't take hours to prepare. With more than 200 recipes and ideas, there are dishes to keep everyone happy. Children will love the snacks in Crunch! Squish! Slurp! Their parents will welcome the quick suppers in After Lights Out. ... More/Buy
Let the Meatballs Rest: And Other Stories About Food and Culture
Massimo Montanari
Columbia University Press, HB, 9780231157322
Known for his idiosyncratic, entertaining investigations into culinary practice, Massimo Montanari turns his hungry eye to the phenomenon of food culture, food lore, cooking methods, and eating habits throughout history. An irresistible buffet of one hundred concise and engaging essays, this collection provides stimulating food for thought for those curious about one of life's most fundamental pleasures. Focusing on the selection, ... More/Buy
Living Kitchen: Organic Vegetarian Cooking for Family and Friends
Jutka Harstein
Floris Books, HB, 9780863159244
With so many customers from her restaurant asking for her delicious recipes, Jutka Harstein decided it was time to write a cookery book. This beautiful hardback book, with soft, hand-drawn pencil illustrations, is filled with nourishing recipes for all the family to enjoy. Jutka shares stories of food from her childhood in Hungary, popular recipes for healthy children's meals, celebratory food ... More/Buy
Lucky Peach Issue 5
David Chang et al (eds)
McSweeneys, PB, 9781938073076
Lucky Peach Issue 5 is all about Chinatown, and will include the meticulously designed travelogues, essays, art, photography, rants, and recipes you've come to depend on. Lucky Peach is a journal of food writing, published on a quarterly basis by McSweeney's. It is a creation of David Chang, the James Beard Award-“winning chef behind the Momofuku restaurants in New York, Momofuku ... More/Buy
Matt Preston's 100 Best Recipes
Matt Preston
Plum, PB, 9781742612515
No one knows food like Matt Preston - one of Australia's most loved TV personalities, award-winning food writer, judge on MasterChef Australia... and a seriously good home cook. Gathered here for the first time are Matt's recipes for the food he cooks at home for his own family - from his award-winning raspberry jam and ultimate bolognese sauce to the creamiest ... More/Buy
Michel Roux: The Collection
Michel Roux
Lantern, HB, 9781921383465
In this generous compendium, legendary chef and bestselling author Michael Roux has gathered together more than 250 superb recipes from his extensive repertoire. Mouth-watering contemporary dishes are featured, along with interpretations of great classics - food for all seasons and for all occasions. Seafood risotto with crustacean essence, Poussins scented with ginger and lemon grass, and Wild mushroom cappelletti with herb ... More/Buy
My Little Afternoon Tea Book
Murdoch Books
Murdoch Books, HB, 9781743362037
Afternoon tea can take many forms - from a piece of simple buttery shortbread accompanied by a perfect cup of tea enjoyed solo, to an elegant spread of delicate sandwiches, miniature cakes and rich pastries to mark a special occasion. My Little Afternoon Tea Book offers a collection of hard-to-resist recipes perfect for any event no matter how simple or special. ... More/Buy
My Little Jams and Preserves Book
Murdoch Books
Murdoch Books, HB, 9781743362044
Fresh apricot jam in the middle of winter? Green mango chutney all year round? Making jams and chutneys is an easy way to defy the seasons and preserve the flavours of fruit and vegetables for the many months to come. Great results are easily achieved with this collection of more than 80 recipes for sweet and savoury jams, preserves, jellies and ... More/Buy
My Umbrian Kitchen
Patrizia Simone
Lantern, HB, 9781921382772
Join Patrizia Simone, Umbrian-Australian chef and advocate of eating and living by the seasons, as she shares the time-honoured rituals, stories and treasured family recipes from her childhood in rural Italy that inspire the dishes she serves at her celebrated restaurant, Simone's of Bright, in Victoria's Ovens Valley. From the simplest pork ribs grilled over hot coals, delicate salads of spring ... More/Buy
Oak: Botanical Series
Peter Young
Reaktion Books, HB, 9781780230375
More than any other tree, the oak has been a symbol of strength and durability. Venerated in pagan societies, elements of its worship were absorbed by other religions: Celtic mythology, for example, where it is believed to be a gateway between worlds; or Norse, where it is sacred to Thor, god of thunder, as the tree most often struck by lightning. ... More/Buy
Origin
Ben Shewry
Murdoch Books, HB, 9781741969870
Ben Shewry, from multi-award winning Melbourne restaurant, Attica, is one of Australia's most significant chefs. He draws inspiration for his exquisite dishes from his surroundings and pivotal moments and experiences in his life. Known for his foraging, Ben uses what the earth provides without exploiting its precious resources, and the artisan producers he champions are an important part of his food. ... More/Buy
Pu Pu Hot Pot: The World's Best Restaurant Names
Ben Brusey
Penguin, PB, 9780670921829
In buying and using this guide (and it is a guide) you are choosing Man's mastery of language over linguine, smile over sustenance. We have scoured the globe, from Sunderland to Majorca, to find the world's best-named restaurants, bars and ... More/Buy
Secrets of Eclairs
Murdoch Books
Murdoch Books, HB, 9781743361511
Looking through the patisserie window, the eclair can make anyone swoon - it is quite simply perfect! With Secrets of Eclairs you can bring this legend of the pastry world home. Discover how simple this cult pastry is to make. This is the complete guide to choux pastry and everything you need to know for a well-risen puff, a guide to ... More/Buy
Small Plates and Sweet Treats: My Family's Journey to Gluten-Free Cooking, from the Creator of Cannelle et Vanille
Aran Goyoaga
Little Brown, HB, 9780316187459
Trained pastry chef, blogger, and mother of two Aran Goyoaga turned to gluten-free cooking when she and her children were diagnosed with gluten intolerance. Combining the flavors of her childhood in Bilbao, Spain, with unique artistry and the informal elegance of small-plate dining, Aran has sacrificed nothing. Dishes range from soups and salads, to savory tarts and stews, to her signature ... More/Buy
Sustainable Food
Michael Mobbs
Choice Books, PB, 9781920705541
After renovating his inner-city Sydney terrace and making it almost entirely self-sufficient in energy, water and waste disposal, Michael Mobbs realised his house was sustainable, but he wasn't. While his house saves 100,000 litres of dam water a year, the same amount of water is used to produce ten days' worth of food for the average Australian. In this companion book ... More/Buy
Sydney Seafood School Cookbook
Roberta Muir
Lantern, HB, 9781921382765
For more than 20 years, Sydney Seafood School has been teaching us how to prepare and cook the wonderful array of seafood found in our oceans and rivers. Now, for the first time, the School shares its wealth of tips and techniques, along with more than 80 outstanding recipes from Australia's leading chefs. Try your hand at Pete Evans' garlic prawns, ... More/Buy
Vegan Eats World: 250 International Recipes for Savoring (and Saving) the Planet
Terry Hope Romero
DaCapo Press, HB, 9780738214863
The world is vegan! As the popularity of meat-free, dairy-free, health-focused and global-footprint-reducing eating continues to gain momentum, this cookbook answers the call with a wealth of novel flavors and ingredients. In Vegan Eats World, a collection of more than 200 recipes, Terry Romero makes delicious cuisine from all corners of the globe accessible to ... More/Buy
Vintage Cakes: Tremendously Good Cakes for Sharing and Giving
Jane Brocket
Jacqui Small, HB, 9781906417734
This is the first domestic cake and baking book to combine cake history, fabulous recipes and vintage styling, in settings that include colourful china, vintage tablecloths and tableware, cake tins and paper cases, and inspiring cake stands. There are six tempting chapters: Everyday Cakes, Cake-tin Cakes, Little Cakes, Elegant Cakes, Fancies & Frivolities and Celebrations, with cakes ranging from traditional afternoon ... More/Buy
The Vintage Tea Party Year
Angel Adoree
Mitchell Beazley, HB, 9781845337254
This book takes you on twelve months of parties, celebrations and tea-time treats as well as introducing more games and craft projects for your chosen theme. See the New Year in with vintage style, make Valentine's Day extra special, give every child their dream tea party, find inspiration for weddings and baby showers, be the talk of the town with ... More/Buy
Wine Dogs Australia 3
Craig McGill, Susan Elliot
Giant Dog, HB, 9781921336287
Wherever good wine is made, you're likely to find a dog scouting the tasting room or winery. Wine Dogs Australia 3 features over 150 wineries across Australia and over 200 stunning photos of their loyal pooches. Along the way, the mutts and purebreds are interspersed with short essays by Greg Duncan Powell, Nick Ryan, Peter Forrestal, Matthew Jukes, Nick Stock and ... More/Buy