Wednesday, 19 December 2018

Cookbook ideas for Christmas

    By Rebecca Fox

    Rebecca Fox goes through some of the best cookbooks this year.

    For: The wino

    The Vineyards of Central Otago
    Viv Milsom and Mike Wilkinson
    Godwit

    With beautiful photographs and storytelling, the authors have captured the personal tales of the people who have developed and grown the wine industry in Central Otago.

    It covers 21 vineyards from Gibbston, Alexandra, Bannockburn, Lowburn-Pisa, Bendigo and Wanaka.

     

     

    For: The homesick Wellingtonian
    Tart and Bitter
    David Burton
    Potton and Burton
     
    A selection of David Burton's restaurant reviews from decades gone past. Plenty of commentary on all sorts of cafes and restaurants that will bring back memories, cringes and a few laughs.
     
    Burton lets you know which businesses have survived and which have bitten the dust, and also the reviews that ended in a lawyer's letter.
     
     
    For: The family cook

    Mr and Mrs Wilkinson - How it is at home
    Matt Wilkinson and Sharlee Gibb
    Hardie Grant Books

    Those who struggle with cooking for the family while juggling work and life should find inspiration in this book of easy recipes designed to be enjoyed by parents and children.
     
    There is a section of fast dinners, lunchbox ideas, breakfasts and even one-pot wonders.
     
     
    For: The cake baker supreme
    Sweet Street
    Anna Polyviou
    Murdoch Books
     

    The MasterChef guest with the pink mohawk does the basics and her MasterChef creations like the Firecracker and Anna's Tower of Terror.

    There is no shortage of inspiration, tips and twists to traditional recipes and new ones. For Christmas, the twist on a gingerbread house - a lollybag house.

     

    For: The sports-mad cook
    New Zealand Rugby Stars Cookbook
    Rugby Foundation
    Allen and Unwin

    This book features favourite recipes from rugby players and coaches present and past, as well as profiles on the contributors detailing their history in the game.

    It is a fundraiser for players with serious injuries, mainly spinal and head injuries.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Seasons - By Alison Lambert  - Available for purchase now!

    The Otago Daily Times and Alison have collaborated to bring you her first cookbook – Seasons.  

    This book is the ultimate year-round cookbook. Seasons is filled with versatile recipes designed to inspire creativity in the kitchen, offering plenty of ideas for delicious accompaniments and standout dishes that highlight the best of what each season has to offer.  

     

    $49.99 each. Purchase here.

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