Books – Food – New Zealand
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Mercurio’s Menu by Paul Mercurio
It seems that dancing is not Paul Mercurio’s only passion and his foodie travel show – ‘Mercurio’s Menu’, with an average viewer audience of around one million people would indicate it is a passion well-shared.
Paul takes his viewers on a humour-filled journey around Australia and parts of New Zealand seeking out great regional produce and cooking with the locals. We have bundled the best of the program’s recipes, imagery and fun facts into not only the perfect companion book to the TV show, but a book with a simply great mix of antipodean recipes and stunning location photography.
Paperback, 192 pp, $34.95. Buy
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Ruth Pretty Entertains by Ruth Pretty
Whether your occasion is a celebration, a summer barbecue, a cosy winter fireside meal, a posh affair or simply drinks and nibbles, you are sure to find plenty of recipes to delight and impress your guests and create special memories in Ruth Pretty Entertains
Paperback, 176 pp, $45.00. Buy
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Savvy by Jason Dell
Presenting a rare glimpse into the repertoire of one of New Zealand’s foremost culinary talents, Savvy is a collection of delicious, contemporary recipes that food enthusiasts will savour. Set amidst a backdrop of spectacular images that feature iconic Queenstown, Savvy introduces industry personalities who have influenced Jason’s food. The addition of selected wine recommendations offers added interest to his diverse display of culinary work. Featuring a selection of the author’s favourite culinary creations, we also bring you a taste of the heroic dishes frequently served at Blanket Bay.
, 128 pp, $43.99. Buy
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Mangiare Italiano by Maria Pia
Maria Pia de Razza is passionate about the food of Italy, particularly Puglia and the region of Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany. To eat at her celebrated trattoria in Wellington, New Zealand, is to partake of the wonders of authentic Italian food, made from the very best fresh and imported ingredients Pia can obtain. A fillet of John Dory, pan-fried and served with spinach and Florence fennel; goat, braised Roman-style with plenty of olive oil and imbued with the flavours of artichoke and new potatoes; pannacotta served with a caramelized topping.
Paperback, 192 pp, $39.95. Buy
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Viva Food by Julie Le Clerc
Presents easy to follow recipes for lunches, dinners and desserts arranged according to seasons. These recipes are taken from the author’s “Viva” magazine columns in New Zealand.
Paperback, 160 pp, $34.95. Buy
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The Kiwi Smoker by Carl Scott
A start-to-finish guide to smoking food from fish and chicken to sausages and cheese. The book includes recipes and directions for using a variety of smokers from compact sizes to larger “smokehouse” type smokers
Paperback, 32 pp, $12.95. Buy
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Cooking Times by Kate Fraser
Kate Fraser has put together a beguiling collection of recipes and ‘anecdotes’ from the kitchens of a series of fictitious characters. Between them‚ these engaging men and women represent a retrospective view of New Zealand kitchens and culinary traditions. While the characters are fictitious‚ the recipes come from the author’s family collection‚ updated to include modern ingredients‚ equipment and techniques. Together they represent a culinary journey from the 1930s to the present day‚ documenting our changing tastes. We learn about hard times in the high country in the 1930s right through to the Slow Food Movement in 2000. Each character presents a very tasty overview of N.Z. recipes and traditions.
Paperback, $43.99. Buy
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Classic Edmonds
The Edmonds Cookery Book has been loved and trusted by New Zealand families for almost 100 years. Everyone has an Edmonds recipe to which special memories are attached we undertook a national quest to collect these special recipes. All your favourite recipes are included in Classic Edmonds, along with Edmonds famous ‘handy hints’. Snippets of Edmonds history and recipe trivia are also presented. Not only a great piece of Kiwi kitchen nostalgia, but an invaluable collection of loved and reliable recipes. Classic Edmonds pays tribute to the recipes and memories of the New Zealand kitchen
Hardback, 168 pp, $35.00. Buy
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At Its Best: Cooking with Fresh Seasonal Produce by Brooker Margaret
A cookbook with a difference – a recipe book and a buyers’ guide combined. With the wide range of ingredients that are now available out of season it is easy for us to lose touch with when particular vegetables and fruit are actually at their best.
Paperback, 168 pp, $32.95. Buy
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