Author Archives: admin

Cookbook Review: River Cottage Veg Everyday! By Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

 

My rating: 4 1/2 stars

The best celebration of the Vegetable I’ve ever read. A must for carnivores wanting to eat more veg and compulsory for every vegetarian.

read more »

Cookbook Review: 4 Ingredients Christmas by Kim McCosker

My rating: 1 star

Perfect for the person who hates to cook and hates the taste of food.

 

 

 

 

  read more »

Cookbook Review: Jamie’s Great Britain by Jamie Oliver

My rating: 3 ½  stars

(3 for taste, 4 for trying)

An epic tome dedicated to that oxymoron –  “British Cuisine”

 

 

 

Jamie’s done a tremendous job of compiling Great Britain’s signature dishes into one giant book. The problem is, the food tastes pretty crap. read more »

Cookbook Review: PS desserts by Philippa Sibley

My rating: 4 ½ stars

 

This is a book for serious dessert lovers, budding pastry chefs and domestic cooks ready for training from a generous and kindly master.

read more »

And the winner of Party by Polly Betton is!

C. Terry! Congratulations!!

Cookbook Review: delicious: Simply the best by Valli Little

 My rating: 5 stars !

Warning: good, old-fashioned chocolate cake you want to ram into your face with your fists.

read more »

Cookbook Review: Momofuku Milk Bar by Christina Tosi, foreward by David Chang

My rating: 5 stars

Warning: This book yielded the most addictive cookies I’ve made in my life.

This book is urbane, sexy, cool, witty and fun. The recipes are whimsical, clever and completely “makeable”. I love everything about this book!

 

read more »

Cookbook Review: Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals

My rating: 4 stars

 

 

 

Perfect for the busy worker bee. read more »

WIN! Polly Betton’s PARTY! – How to Organise a Brilliant Bash: The Essential Guide

The perfect gift for the friend who has everything!

To WIN, add a comment below and tell me in 25 words or less what your favourite type of party is… or simply subscribe, share on FB or re-tweet this post! Good Luck!!!  Closes in 2 weeks. read more »

Cookbook Review: Our Family Table by Julie Goodwin

My rating 4 stars

Our Family Table = Julie Goodwin = Solid, Simple, Reliable, Strong. Buy this book to give as someone’s “first cookbook” or as a leaving home gift. This book is idiot-proof.

 

 

Julie Goodwin was the first winner of Australia’s Masterchef 2009.

With “Our Family Table” Julie gives us a book that every Aussie household needs. This is not a dazzling culinary journey designed to transport your palate to a new universe. Rather, this is warm comfort food that’s easy to make. There’s no need for any special trips to the supermarket. In fact nearly all the ingredients will be in your pantry or could be sourced at a larger 7/11 (note her spag bol suspiciously contains no herbs). read more »