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Books 1 to 16 of 16 – Australia

Oceans: Recipes and Stories from Australia’s Coastline  by Andrew Dwyer
Oceans: Recipes and Stories from Australia’s Coastline is a must for anyone who loves to cook or feast on seafood, with recipes ranging from abalone to yellowtail kingfish, from open fire to the stove-top, and from bivouac to dinner party. This book tells you how to buy the best seafood, how to store it and exciting ways to prepare it. Andrew Dwyer’s no-fuss, contemporary original recipes are for the novice and the old hand, and show you scores of different ways to prepare successful seafood dishes. Stunning food photography from renowned photographer John Hay and evocative images from our coastline bring this book alive, as well as the seafaring stories of mutiny, murder, piracy, exploration and heroism.

Hardback,  272 pp,  $59.99. Buy now

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 now

Vineyard Cookbook  by
Vineyard Cookbook takes us on a journey around the wine-growing regions of Australia, where talented and passionate chefs, vignerons and restaurateurs share their secrets for creating amazing food and wine experiences. The dishes they present are designed to showcase their wines, and reflect a commitment to making the most of seasonal produce and local artisanal products. From Ten Minutes by Tractor on the Mornington Peninsula to Cullen Wines in the Margaret River region, this book invites us to delve into the history of each vineyard, the winemaker’s philosophy and the chef’s attitude to food and produce. There are inspiring recipes from every restaurant, including suggested wine pairings. Foreword TobiePuttock

Hardback,  344 pp,  $59.95. Buy now

Bill’s Sydney Food  by Bill Granger
In celebration of 10 years in print comes an updated collector’s edition of Bill Granger’s bestselling first cookbook Bill’s Sydney Food. With new iconic Sydney photography and a fresh design in a new hardback format this title is sure to capture a new audience, tempt die-hard fans who will need a revised copy and prove the perfect gift or souvenir for visitors to Sydney. Bill’s Sydney Food contains all the must-have recipes from bills original restaurant in inner-city Darlinghurst – the signature scrambled eggs, ricotta hotcakes with honeycomb butter, and even chocolate chip cookies.

Hardback,  192 pp,  $49.95. Buy now

When I Get Home  by Matthew Moran
Join ARIA head chef and television personality Matt Moran as he relaxes in the kitchen and around the table at home. Enjoy school-night dinners, long Sunday lunches and big weekend breakfasts. Learn how to make simple food special by adding that extra ingredient, and discover how home cooking can benefit from adopting the odd restaurant technique.

Hardback,  216 pp,  $49.95. Buy now

Meat  by Adrian Richardson
Covering all the basics, Richardson imparts his extensive knowledge of beef, pork, poultry, venison and much more. With recipes such as Barbecued Butterflied Lamb with Honey and Rosemary, Twice-Cooked Pork Belly with Toffee Crisp Crackling, and more, this is a comprehensive but friendly cookbook for making great meals at home.

Paperback,  368 pp,  $39.95. Buy now

Slow Cooker  by Sally Wise
Australian author Sally Wise owns two crock pots and three slow cookers. At this very moment there is probably a pot of something delicious on her kitchen bench, slowly cooking itself to perfection – to say that she is passionate about this style of cooking would be an understatement. In SLOW COOKER, the bestselling author of A YEAR IN A BOTTLE shares her favourite slow cooker recipes. Drawn from a collection created over thirty years of preparing tasty, economical and nutritious meals for her family, they include soups, mains – beef, lamb, chicken, pork and vegetables – and delectable desserts. Sally believes that a slow cooker should be among the kitchen tools of every budget-conscious or busy person.

Paperback,  240 pp,  $24.99. Buy now

Wine Atlas of Australia  by James Halliday

,  311 pp,  $62.95. Buy now

James Halliday’s Wine Atlas of Australia  by James Halliday
From deep, supple and mouth-filling Shiraz to golden botrytised Riesling from delicious gooseberry and grass-driven Sauvignon Blanc to the generosity of sun-kissed Chardonnay, Australia produces wines that are among the best in the world. The diversity of Australian landscapes and soils ensures an optimal environment for every variety of wine grape, whether the cool climate of Tasmania for Pinot Noir or the Mediterranean summers of the Margaret River in Western Australia for Cabernet Sauvignon. James Halliday analyses every wine region in Australia – and there are over seventy – in this definitive book.

Hardback,  320 pp,  $86.95. Buy now

Cookery the Australian Way  by Shirley Cameron

Paperback,  552 pp,  $78.95. Buy now

Vines for Wines  by George Kerridge
Vines for Wines will expand the wine lover’s knowledge and appreciation of a range of wines and help them to explore varieties, blends, flavours and styles. This book is based on the highly successful Wine Grape Varieties, which is an aid to identifying grape vines. Vines for Wines, however, focuses on wines from the average consumer’s point-of-view, introducing the different wine grape varieties and the wines made from them, including blends. Each variety is represented by a colour photograph, its current world plantings, wine produced and notes describing the varietal characters for each wine grape variety. The tasting terms and wine notes for each variety provide a benchmark for the consumer to assess the quality of wines they drink.

Paperback,  96 pp,  $14.95. Buy now

Varietal Wines  by James Halliday
James Halliday’s Varietal is a fascinating account of Australian grape varieties. More than 80 varieties are featured, with details of how each wine is made. Varieties include: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Colombard, Dolcetto, Durif, Gamay, Gewurztraminer, Marsanne, Merlot, Mourvedre, Muscadelle, Muscat à Petits Grains, Muscat of Alexandria, Nebbiolo, Petit Verdot, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Roussanne, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Shiraz, Tempranillo, Trebbiano, Verdelho, Viognier, Zinfandel and many more. The history of each variety is given from an international and an Australian point of view. Includes best producer listings in both Australian and international contexts.

Paperback,  274 pp,  $32.95. Buy now

Good Wine Bad Language Great Vineyards  by Emeralda Wood
Bursting with photography fron World renowned Esmeralda Wood. Each photo draws the reader in and confessions of some of Australia’s most prominent and respected wine makers are told

,  168 pp,  $34.95. Buy now

Australian and New Zealand Wine for Dummies  by Maryann Egan
The fun and easy way to say gidday to wine from Down Under Australia is now the world’s fourth largest wine exporter, and it sends 30 percent of its exports 175 million liters in 2004 to the U.S. Its Pacific Rim neighbor, New Zealand, has seen wine exports to the U.S. rise from 145,000 liters in 1995 to over 7.2 million in 2004. But while many people like the taste (and price) of antipodean wines, few know much about them which can make it difficult to choose the perfect bottle. This book will change all that. Australian wine writer and winegrower Maryann Egan takes readers on a guided tour of the Down Under wine world, profiling wine regions, highlighting the best producers, pinpointing bargains and even offering tips for visitors who want

Paperback,  384 pp,  $39.95. Buy now

Flavours of Melbourne  by Charmaine O’Brien
Almost every travel or lifestyle article about Melbourne highlights the city’s culinary assets as amongst its most significant attractions. Although I cringe slightly when I read hyperbolic descriptions of Melbourne as a city at the ‘height of gastronomic excellence’, I generally agree that Melbourne is a great place to eat. There may not be any Michelinbadged restaurants but in terms of diversity of eating places and styles of cuisine, affordability, and the consistent availability of good quality produce, coffee and wine, Melbourne can justifiably claim a ranking amongst the world’s notable food cities

Paperback,  360 pp,  $39.95. Buy now

Wines of the World Volume II: 3 Audio CDs, United States, Spain, Portugal, Madeira, Australia, New Zealand & South America   by Robert Lawrence Balzer

,   $39.95. Buy now