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Books 1 to 16 of 16 – Art, film & literature

Not for Bread Alone  by Daniel Halpern
There is more to be gained from our daily bread than mere sustenance. Curiosity, romance, ritual, and insight can be as much a part of a meal as any of its edible ingredients. In this delectable collection of essays on fine food and drink, twenty-two renowned writers capture the gestures, the celebrations, and the moments in which food, wine, and the act of eating transcend their initial purposes to become something far greater. Twenty-two acclaimed writers celebrate the art of eating: Including: Colette – Alexandre Dumas – Judith B. Jones – Barbara Kafka – Charles Lamb – Rose Macaulay – Joyce Carol Oates – James Seay – Alice Waters.

Paperback,  192 pp,  $19.95. Buy now

The Burns Supper Companion  by Nancy Marshall
In 1801, some five years after Robert Burns’ death, nine of his friends sat down to dinner in what is now known as Burns Cottage in Alloway. By then an inn, it was in the ‘auld clay biggin’ where Robert Burns had been born that the first Burns Supper took place. They gathered to celebrate his extraordinary life and to gave thanks for his friendship. It was a simple evening, where they reminisced about his work, sang a few songs, roared with laughter remembering the fiery barbs from his skelpin’ tongue, made speeches and drank toasts to his memory. Little did they know that this fellowship and remembrance would resonate down through the centuries and span all across the world. Over the years, the informal theme from that evening has develope

Paperback,  144 pp,  $14.95. Buy now

Liquid Jade  by Beatrice Hohenegger
Traveling from East to West over thousands of years, tea has played a variety of roles on the world scene – in medicine, politics, the arts, culture, and religion. Behind this most serene of beverages, idolised by poets and revered in spiritual practices, lie stories of treachery, violence, smuggling, drug trade, international espionage, slavery, and revolution. Liquid Jade depicts tea’s beauty and delights, not only with myths about the beginnings of tea or the lovers’ legend in the familiar blue-and-white porcelain willow pattern, but also with a rich and varied selection of works of art and historical photographs, which form a rare and comprehensive visual tea record.

,  320 pp,  $36.95. Buy now

The Oxford Companion to Food  by Alan Davidson
Features a repertory of foodstuffs, cooked dishes, and food processes, together with entries that cover the food and foodways of the countries of the world, and the literature of food and cookery. This edition includes articles on topics that reflect the development and universal relevance of food studies

Hardback,  976 pp,  $90.95. Buy now

Art and Cook: Love Food, Live Design, and Dream Art  by Allan Ben
Packaged in an egg carton, this book melds pop art and food to create original works of art that explore new territory.

Miniature Paperback,  144 pp,  $32.95. Buy now

Cooking with Jane Austen  by Kirstin Olsen
Anyone who believes the maxim “you are what you eat” might expect Austen’s diet to have consisted only of tart foods, but this volume, which is full of recipes for roasted meats, puddings and pies, proves otherwise. The text begins with introductory chapters on cooking and eating in Austen’s time, and then provides recipes referenced in Austen’s novels.

,  320 pp,  $118.95. Buy now

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory  by Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl himself reads this classic favourite from the grand master of storytelling. When Charlie Bucket hears about the Golden Ticket that will take him through the gates of Willy Wonka’s wonderful Chocolate Factory, he longs to win one with all his heart. And then – his dreams come true! But the marvellous factory holds more than simple sweets and Charlie embarks on an adventure that will last him and his family a lifetime! A whipple-scrumptious tale for all the family!

Audio book,   $14.95. Buy now

Shakespeare’s Kitchen: Renaissance Recipes for the Contemporary Cook  by Francine Segan
An introduction to the foods of William Shakespeare’s world, with recipes from classic 16th and 17th century cookbooks. Francine Segan’s easy-to-prepare adaptations shatter the myth that the Bard’s primary fare was boiled mutton. In fact, Shakespeare and his contemporaries dined on salads of fresh herbs and vegetables; fish, fowl, and meats of all kinds; and delicate broths. Dried Plums with Wine and Ginger-Zest Crostini, and Lobster with Pistachio Stuffing and Seville Orange Butter are just a few of the aromatic dishes that will surprise and delight. Includes quotes from the Bard, facts on the etiquette of Shakespeare’s time, and texts of the original recipes, complete with antiquated spellings and eccentric directions.

Hardback,  288 pp,  $48.95. Buy now

Matters of Taste  by Donna R. Barnes and Peter G. Rose
Each of the sixty paintings presented is discussed from both an art historical and culinary perspective and is followed by an authentic period recipe. A cookbook accompanying the main volume adapts these recipes for the modern kitchen. Drawn exclusively from American museums, art galleries, and private collections, the artworks portray still lifes, Dutch tavern and market scenes, and festive occasions by forty-five Dutch artists including such well-known painters as Jan Steen, Adriaen van Ostade, and Pieter Claesz and their less famous contemporaries such as Quiringh Gerritsz van Brekelenkam and Harmen van Steenwijck

Paperback,  272 pp,  $69.95. Buy now

Italian Ate: Art & Italian Cooking  by National Gallery of Australia

,  63 pp,  $9.95. Buy now

Seaweed Soup   by Frank Remkiewicz
It’s green and slimy. It’s sticky and smelly. It’s seaweed soup – and it’s for lunch! To feed all his friends, Turtle has to mix and match the cups and bowls and spoons. As more and more guests arrive, readers can learn about matching sets, or the correspondence between different groups of objects. But who’s going to tell Turtle that nobody wants to try the seaweed soup?

Paperback,  40 pp,  $8.95. Buy now

Venice and Food  by Sally Spector
This book examines Venice and food from an historical, social, cultural and artistic point of view: what Venetians eat, the history of these foods, what makes these foods particularly ‘Venetian’ and, in some cases, how they are eaten. It will fascinate not only those interested in food and its preparation, but those who love the Venice of past and present. In addition, it is intended as a ‘guide’ for people who wish to sample local specialties while visiting Venice: which foods to look for, as well as how to recognize them. Recipes for traditional Venetian dishes are included. The book is divided into chapters of cicheti (typical Venetian snacks), rice, pasta, polenta and main courses, vegetables and sweets. Spices, so important in this cit

Hardback,  200 pp,  $48.95. Buy now

In the Land of the Magic Pudding  by Barbara Santich
Fiction, etiquette, letters, diaries, journalism and travel stories in Australian writing and history. Includes Joseph Banks, Miles Franklin, Patrick White, D H Lawrence, Frank Moorhouse and more.

Paperback,  272 pp,  $9.95. Buy now

The Star Wars Cookbook  by Robin Davies
Boba Fett-Uccine and Princess Leia Danish Dos are just the beginning when the Force is with you in the kitchen. Wookiee Cookies is your invitation to fine culinary experiences in the Star Wars frame of mind. From C-3PO Pancakes to Jedi Juice Bars, this intergalactic cookbook features healthy snacks, sweet treats, and easy main courses no Rebel can resist. With hilarious photos and safety tips for cooking on Earth as well as in most space stations, Wookiee Cookies even includes a sheet of shiny Star Wars stickers. Age is no issue when it comes to Star Wars cuisine – whether you’re driving your own spaceship or just had your fifth birthday, there’s no reason you can’t whip up a dish at near light speed.

Hardback,  60 pp,  $26.95. Buy now

Hollywood Hotplates  by Sarah Key
Recipes for soups, side dishes, main courses, breads, pies, and desserts are accompanied by stills and dialogue from the film.

Hardback,  64 pp,  $18.95. Buy now

Hungry for You 
This is a wide-ranging anthology which goes beyond the traditional limits of food writing: it not only celebrates wonderful meals in novels, diaries and biographies, but addresses some of the more controversial and political aspects of food as well.

Hardback,  420 pp,  $59.95. Buy now