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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. -
Publisher: Murdoch Books 2012, hardback with dust jacket. In 'Limoncello and Linen Water', much-loved author Tessa Kiros celebrates the heritage of Italy, the country she has chosen to call home. Tessa now lives in Tuscany but was born in London and travelled the world working in London, Sydney, Athens and Mexico. This beautiful, feminine book is a tribute to the women in our lives - mothers, mothers-in-law, grandmothers - and the important lessons we learn from them. With a range of delicious recipes and stunning photographs this book will become a firm favourite. The book is in good condition throughout. -
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." -
The author spent his childhood in far western New South Wales among bushmen and Aboriginal people who had a great knowledge of bush tucker. Over the years Bryan has gathered an enormous amount of information on bush cooking from personal experience, other bushmen, Aboriginals, drovers, stockmen, cruising yachtsmen, professional fishermen and many others. This paperback book is in good condition. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you shall receive. Please get in touch if you have any questions prior to purchase. -
One of the most popular cookbooks in Australia since it was first published in 1966. This fourth edition was a revision of the 1980 revision to "take account of many changes in family living which have become apparent." It is a comprehensive book which covers the basics of good nutrition, kitchen management, meal planning and service, home preservation of foods as well as a range of recipes under various headings. For its age the book is in good overall condition. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
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. -
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 is a stunning collection of over 100 recipes from the internationally acclaimed and multi-award-winning Lake House restaurant, situated in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia. The author, Alla Wolf-Tasker is the culinary director of the Lake House Restaurant and Boutique Hotel. This luxurious volume is the very personal story of the creation of a country restaurant and hotel from humble beginnings, to the award-winning and luxury food-lover's destination it is today. This collection of recipes and stories will delight and excite all foodies.This 320-page hardback book weighs over 1.5 kg. unpacked. Please refer to all 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. -
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. -
Bill Marchetti once said, "The best food comes from those chefs who remain true to their roots." This soft cover/paperback book of 156 pages contains recipes and reminiscences from the legendary Latin restaurant, Marchetti's Latin. The food photography is by Bobbi Fabian and the foreword by Leo Schofield. This book is in good condition throughout. Please refer to the photographs provided. 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. -
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. -
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. -
Remember cooking with the crock-pot? What a great appliance it was back in the 1970s! Pop your meal on early in the day and it would be ready to enjoy that evening. Today's equivalent would be the slow cooker. There are some great recipes within from Margaret Fulton, the first Australian food and cooking writer, journalist, author and commentator. Her recipes encouraged Australians to alter their traditional staple of 'meat and three vegetables' and to be creative with food. Please refer to all photos provided. The book is a hard cover with 80 pages and is in good condition. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
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. -
A 255 page hardback book with a combination of beautiful photos of the great Tasmania outdoors and food prepared by celebrity chef Matthew Evans. Please check all photos provided. This book is in 'as new' condition. Any questions? Please get in touch.
