Book Reviews

In this hardback book ‘Pub Yarns – The Pub, the Whole Pub and Nothing but the Pub,’ author and photographer Colin Whelan travels Australia on his motorbike, visiting disappearing icons of the outback and sharing tales of the characters, pioneering history and drinking culture he discovers along the way.

“This book is dedicated to everyone who thinks they can’t – yes you can.” – Mallika Basu.

Food writer and stylist Katy Holder has created a solution to the evening juggling act with her latest cookbook, Dinner Like a Boss, which is designed to encourage families and kids to explore new flavours and eat well by giving them quick, easy and nutritious meals to create for dinner.

“No two of my vegan dishes are the same and you’ll be blown away by how amazing they taste.” ~ Gaz Oakley.

It’s a dream many of us have as children, to one day own an ice cream shop, scoop to our heart’s content and indulge in ice cream any time of the day, including dinner time. Lisa Valmorbida has made this dream a reality, opening her own gelateria with brother Jamie called Pidapipo, on Carlton’s Lygon Street, along with a store on Chapel Street.

“For me baking and gardening go hand in hand. Let me show you how to connect your garden to your kitchen with soulful, seasonal baked desserts.” ~ Hayley McKee.

In ‘Green Burgers,’ self-proclaimed Cabbage Butcher – Martin Nordin – has taken the classic burger and turned it on its head. Whether you are a vegetarian, vegan or just trying to cut down on meat, veggie burgers make a tempting and filling meal.

Anyone who has been to visit the famous Tivoli Road Bakery in South Yarra, Melbourne would agree that its humble exterior does not give off “one of Australia’s most renowned and celebrated bakery” vibes. However, as the alluring aroma of freshly baked sourdough and burnt butter croissants fill the surrounding streets, you are drawn in, to follow the drones of locals and tourists alike indoors, to be a part of the busy workshop where craftsmanship meets passion, creating some of the most extraordinary baking.

Italy is a country many of us crave to visit, yet usually have little time to explore its entirety of abundance as we travel through Europe. A couple who has spent more time throughout the region than most is the husband and wife team behind cookbook, Tuscany - Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi.

Andina, a word meaning a woman, or a dish or ingredient from the Andes, is a collection of age old recipes passed down through Martin Morales’ ancestors, which have inspired many of the modern dishes now on the menu at his London restaurants, Ceviche SoHo, Ceviche Old St, Casita Andina and ANDINA.