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This 327 page hardback book with dustjacket provides a 'behind the scenes' look at the vibrant gastronomic culture found in Australia and introduces us to 50 chefs at the cutting edge of food and dining. This beautiful book features a profile on each chef with photographs as well as more than 150 of their signature recipes. The book is in good condition throughout. Sadly Mietta O'Donnell died in a car accident in Burnie, Tasmania on January 4th, 2001. Please refer to the photos provided. -
This is the revised 2003 edition of this book. It was manufactured wholly within Australia and was printed by McPhersons Printing Group in Maryborough Victoria. It is a paperback of 168 pages and has been signed by the author. It is in very good condition throughout. Please refer to all photos provided. -
THE FRENCH CHEF: An Introduction For American Girls ~ Vintage Cook Book.This is a fabulous 71-page illustrated vintage cook book, printed in Japan. The illustrations are delightful.No author is provided. The pages are in very good condition, the hardback cover has a few marks. Please refer to the photos provided. The introductory sentence in the chapter 'The Pleasure of Cooking' states,'This book is intended as a beginning book of French cooking to introduce American girls to joys of French cuisine". -
A delightful book containing black and white illustrations by Guy Nicholls. Considering its age the condition of the book is very good. The dust jacket is present but is not perfect. Please check the photos provided and note there is fading and some defects present to the dust jacket. In her foreword Enid Blyton writes, " The most delightful and instructive book on cooking that I have ever read." -
'A Late Dinner' is a delightful journey through Spain and Spanish cuisine. The author, Paul Richardson, brings to life the fascinating people who grow and cook and eat the hugely varied and little-known food of Spain. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the 274-page book you will receive. Please note two black marks on the lower edge. Apart from this the hardback book with dustjacket is in good condition. Any questions? Please ask prior to purchase. -
Stephanie Alexander champions the quality and diversity of Australian produce, visiting local producers around Australia and sampling their wares. This hardback book with dustjacket of 248 pages includes 100 recipes for sharing around the table. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Nikki Medwell is a cook with a conscience. A committed vegan, her philosophy for cooking is that no animal should suffer. This beautiful hardback book is filled with rustic farming landscapes and gorgeous nourishing food, fresh from the earth. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Note a small tear at the top of one page. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
'Beyond The Shore' is a salute to Australia's beautiful east coast. This hardback book with dustjacket of 252 pages by Rob & Rosemary Peterswald is the record of a journey of the yacht Oceania 11 from the bottom to the top of Australia, exploring the great variety of seafood, wines and ales to be found along the way. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the 256-page softcover book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
'Flavours Of Melbourne' leads you through the city's laneways and rooftops, introducing you to the chefs who take the dining experience to the next level, and inviting you to try their signature dishes at home. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This booklet was printed in Australia by John Sands Limited, Sydney. Being an old item with paper covers it is quite fragile after all these years. please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This is a rare first edition Green and Gold Cookery Book which dates I believe to around 1930/31. According to the information in the preface this Cookery Book has been literally home-made in the kitchens of South Australia with recipes included from Sydney, especially of savouries. The proceeds of the sale of this book was to increase the funds of the Congregational Home Mission work. It is a hardback edition which has been reinforced with tape at the front and the back at some time in its history. Some pages have old stains, dog-ears and a couple of pages are torn. The book has been well used. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Guy Grossi believes that there is no better way of showing your love for family and friends than by taking simple, fresh ingredients and making food for them to enjoy and be inspired by. From impromptu meals created direct from your pantry to dishes for a special occasion feast Guy's recipes encourage you to cook with the hands, the eyes and the heart. This 210-page softcover/paperback book is beautifully illustrated by Mirka Mora with stunning photographs by Adrian Lander. The book is in good condition throughout. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This booklet was printed in Melbourne by G.W. Green & Sons Pty. Ltd. At the time Laurel Kerosene was the most popular kerosene amongst Australian housewives. The Vacuum Oil Company was the first oil company to be established in Australia. The recipes and hints published in this booklet had appeared in the Vacuum Country Journal and all had been tested and tasted. The book is in pretty good condition for its age. Some pages are creased but this looks likely to have happened during the printing process. Please check all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This beautiful book has over 200 glorious photographs taken by Vivienne Cole. Madame Murat's is a small family restaurant run by Jeanne Murat in the French village of Pomarede in south-western France. The author Mary Moody's first restaurant experience in rural France was at this rustic establishment where she was taken by local friends. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
What to bake first? That is the question. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the 128-page hardback book with dustjacket you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Maggie Beer's philosophy is simple - to cook from the heart and to live in harmony with the seasons. This book is overflowing with memories, musings and recipes and is a personal collection of Maggie's most treasured food experiences. The beautiful photography is by Mark Chew. The 198-page soft cover/paperback book is in good condition throughout. Please refer to the photos provided. Note that the corners of the covers are slightly raised. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
Mrs. Floate was an Australian, entirely self taught cook who was well known for winning a total of 1284 prizes in competitive cooking, for example winning the G.J. Coles Cup at the Royal Melbourne Show regularly. Mrs. Floate also also acted as a judge in the cooking section of various shows. This softcover booklet was produced by Robertson & Mullens Ltd. 107-113 Elizabeth St., Melbourne. Please check the photos carefully. The corners are missing on the front cover and the top right edge on the back cover is missing. The covers and endpapers are fragile but the rest is good for its age. -
Open your kitchen up to the flavours of the Meditteranean and introduce mouth-watering recipes from Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Lebanon. Set out into easy to navigate sections - Soups, Salads, Starters, Pasta, Main Meals and Sweets. This hardback edition of 272 pages is in good condition. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This is a scarce copy of the Pilot Recipe Book, compiled by the 'Technical Department of the Manufacturers of the Finest Baking Fat money can buy.' It was given with the compliments of Marrickville Margarine Pty. Ltd (Sydney NSW). This is a hardcover 3rd edition copy from 1947. There are various marks throughout the book. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This fabulous hardback book of 258 pages celebrates the food landscape in Victoria, giving an insight into how and where our food is grown. Local food advocate and author Sarah Robins offers 80 seasonal recipes and information related to the production of food in Victoria, Australia. Please refer to the photographs provided as they are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
The host of top-rating ABC TV show, Kitchen Cabinet, Annabel Crabb shares recipes for fabulous food that you can make and take to those you love. This 2015 hardback book of 232 pages is in good condition. Please refer to the photos provided and note there is a small scuff on the back external lower cover to the right of the barcode (noted for accuracy). Any questions? Please get in touch. -
In 1960 Stephanie Alexander's mother, Mary Burchett, published 'Through My Kitchen Door', a slender volume of recipes and reminiscences. At the time Mary's dedication to exploring 'foreign foods' set her apart from her contemporaries. In this book Stephanie presents her mother's original work annotated by family reminiscences and culinary tips. The 134-page hardback book with dustjacket is in good overall condition. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
You may remember Matthew Evans from the TV series 'Gourmet Farmer' which was set in Tasmania and featured his property known as Fat Pig Farm. This book is in 'as new' condition and is quite weighty. Please check all the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
1000 selected recipes and every recipe provided in this book is of proved merit and signed as such by the donors. Proceeds of the sale of this book at the time were devoted to Tanunda Soldiers' Memorial. Please check all photos thoroughly. This is a lightweight paperback book and as such, over the years the cover has become slightly grubby and one cover corner is missing. Inside is in good condition but note dogeared edges on some pages. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
Created by Bourke Street Bakery, the Bread & Butter Project is an artisan bakery delivering handmade bread to Sydney's fine food purveyors. As a social enterprise 100% of profits are reinvested into baker training, creating employment pathways for communities in need. Please refer to the photographs provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any queries? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
If you are after a pristine cook book this is not for you. If you are wanting one with loads of character that has been well used and added to with snippets cut from elsewhere and glued in, look no further. It is small, measuring approximately 13 cm x 18 cm. The lower section of page 199 has been cut out. The advertisements are interesting too. -
Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the 49-page softcover book you will receive. Instructions are provided for preserving liquids, fruit (apples, apricots, berries, cherries, citrus, figs, gooseberries, grapes, mangoes, nectarines, passionfruit, peaches, pears, pineapple, plums, quinces, rhubarb, strawberries, tomatoes) and instructions for plum pudding, cordials & juices and liqueur fruits. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This book celebrates the extraordinary and colourful history of the iconic Tolarno Bistro in Fitzroy Street, St Kilda. Started in the 1960s by Georges and Mirka Mora, art met life with interesting results. Tolarno Bistro closed in 2006 and this book is a record of an influential era of cooking, eating, drinking and being creatively merry. Authors are Iain Hewitson and Bob Hart and photography is by Greg Elms. This 264-page hardback book with dustjacket is in good condition throughout. Please refer to the photographs provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This hardback book with dustjacket of 220 pages is the result of the two months the authors spent living in Tuscany, sharing recipes and reminiscences from their Italian cooking school. The stunning photography is by Simon Griffiths. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
In 1983 Victoria opened her own cookery school, Victoria's Kitchen, at Mount Hawthorn in Perth, offering comprehensive courses in creative cooking. This is quite a hard book to find these days. It is 160 pages and a softcover/paperback edition. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This hardback book has a plastic cover which could be removed if desired. The Golden Circle Cannery was at Northgate in Brisbane. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
