Published: 4 October 2004
ISBN: 9781920989002
Imprint: Lantern
Format: Hardback
Pages: 1192
RRP: $130.00

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Food & drink

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The Cook's Companion

The Complete Book of Ingredients and Recipes

Stephanie Alexander

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AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE COOKBOOK – OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD

'Anyone who cooks - or eats - needs this book in their home.' Nigella Lawson, 2014

'Of all the many cookery books that exist, there are only really a handful which are truly a must-have - The Cook's Companion is one of them.' Jamie Oliver, 2014

Stephanie Alexander is regarded as one of Australia's great food educators, she believes that good food is essential to living well – her book is for everyone, every day. You will discover:

* invaluable information about ingredients
* clever and easy-to-learn cooking techniques
* the best kitchen equipment and how to use it effectively
* inspiration, advice and encouragement
* close to 1000 failsafe recipes

The Cook's Companion has established itself as the kitchen 'bible' in over 500,000 homes since it was first published in 1996. In 2004, Stephanie Alexander added over 300 new recipes as well as 12 new chapters in an updated edition. This latest revision includes:

* two major new chapters
* two expanded chapters
* 70 new recipes
* a complete revision of the text to reflect changes in the marketplace and new regulations

'It is a rare fit that all cookery writers strive to achieve: writing the definitive book on a single subject. Stephanie Alexander did the impossible and wrote the definitive book on all subjects.' Yotam Ottolenghi, 2014

Published: 4 October 2004
ISBN: 9781920989002
Imprint: Lantern
Format: Hardback
Pages: 1192
RRP: $130.00

Categories:

Food & drink

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About the author

Stephanie Alexander

Stephanie Alexander AO is regarded as one of Australia's great food educators. Her reputation has been earned through 30 years as an owner-chef in several restaurants, as the author of 14 influential books and for her groundbreaking work in creating the Stephanie Alexander Garden Foundation. Everything she has achieved and worked towards has been driven by her desire to break down anxieties about cooking, to emphasise the beauty of produce fresh from the garden and to promote the pleasures of sharing around a table. Her fifth book, The Cook's Companion, is regarded as an Australian classic, and has sold over 500 000 copies. in 2013, this monumental work, in response to the new technology, first appeared as an easy-to-use digital app. In 2014 Stephanie became an Officer of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work with the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation.She was named Victorian of the Year in 2010 and, in 2012, appeared in the number one position on Crikey magazine's list of the most powerful people in Australian food. Her strong belief is that the earlier children learn about food through example and pleasurable hands-on experience, the better their food choices will be throughout life.

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Praise for The Cook's Companion

'Anyone who cooks - or eats - needs this book in their home.' Nigella Lawson, 2014
PRH, PRH

'Of all the many cookery books that exist, there are only really a handful which are truly a must-have - The Cook's Companion is one of them.' Jamie Oliver, 2014
PRH, PRH

'It is a rare fit that all cookery writers strive to achieve: writing the definitive book on a single subject. Stephanie Alexander did the impossible and wrote the definitive book on all subjects.' Yotam Ottolenghi, 2014
PRH, PRH