Category Archives: Travel Guides
Let`s Explore… Ocean
Lonely Planet Kids` brand new series of sticker activity books, “Let`s Explore”, is perfect for any child with a sense of adventure. With fascinating facts, puzzles to solve and pages to colour and complete, little explorers aged 5 and up will love discovering the amazing environments of our planet. Let`s Explore Ocean takes you under
Vignette: Stories of Life and Wine in 100 Bottles
Sometimes we just want someone to hand us a bottle of wine. Sometimes we want to learn more about that wine. And sometimes we want to feel something about wine. In `Vignette`, sommelier Jane Lopes recommends the 100 bottles of wine (and some spirits and beers) to best expand your wine journey, giving you a
The Atlas Cookbook: A Food Adventure
Across the world, each established cuisine has an underlying backbone. Vietnamese food without fish sauce? Israeli cuisine without tahini? No chance. And yet so many dishes and ingredients cross borders. Food connects us, teaches us and defines us. It allows us to encounter new people and tell new stories. The Atlas Cookbook explores 20 countries
Dalmatia: Recipes from Croatia`s Dalmatian Coast
At its heart, Dalmatian cuisine is frugal, honest and rustic, with distinctive flavours, including silver beet, varenik (grape molasses) and prosek (Dalmatian fortified wine) that give it an identity all of its own. Similar to Greek and Italian food, fish, seafood, tomatoes and olives reign and the foundation of most dishes is good quality produce
New Zealand Wine: The Land, the Vines, the People
Though the New Zealand wine industry really began only fifty years ago, vines and winemakers have now spread across the land – from Central Otago to Kumeu, Waipara to Wairarapa – to produce notable wines for New Zealanders and the world. For half a century, geographer and wine enthusiast Warren Moran has followed the development
A Cook`s Tour of France: Regional French Recipes
Every year in spring, Gabriel Gate spends two months travelling in his beloved native land, where he trained as a chef more than 40 years ago. During these visits Gabriel delights in the top gourmet specialities of France`s renowned cities and regions including Nice, Marseille, Provence, the Loire Valley and Paris. On his travels, Gabriel
The Rising Tide: Among the Islands and Atolls of the Pacific Ocean
Vanuatu. Marshall Islands. Fiji. The names evoke white-sand beaches, swaying palms and lazy holidays. But in reality, these idyllic places are tropical maelstroms of global realpolitik, caught between the world`s superpowers, former colonial masters and tin-pot despots. Collectively the Pacific nations, which form one third of the globe`s surface area, are one of the most
The Kabul Peace House: How a Group of Young Afghans are Daring to Dream in a Land of War
A story of peace in a land of unending war.This is a story of hope and resilience in Afghanistan, a country constantly under siege from within and without. Refugee advocate, activist and acclaimed author Mark Isaacs takes us inside a remarkable and unlikely peace project established in one of the most war-torn, violent countries in
Grape, Olive, Pig: Deep Travels Through Spain`s Food Culture
Shortlisted for a 2018 Edward Stanford Travel Writing Award.Grape, Olive, Pig is a deeply personal exploration of Spain, a country where eating and living are inextricably linked. Crafted in the style of the acclaimed Rice, Noodle, Fish (which explored Japan) and written with the same evocative voice of the award-winning magazine Roads & Kingdoms, this
Smith & Deli-cious: Food From Our Deli (That Happens to be Vegan)
From the creatives who brought you the innovative Smith & Daughters: A Cookbook (That Happens to be Vegan), Shannon Martinez and Mo Wyse are proud to present: Smith & Deli-cious: Food From Our Deli (That Happens to be Vegan). Their trailblazing vegan deli, in Melbourne, Australia, serves huge lines of customers every day with salads,
Halliday Wine Companion 2019: The bestselling and definitive guide to Australian wine
The Halliday Wine Companion is recognised as the industry benchmark for Australian wine. The 2019 edition has been completely revised to bring you up-to-the-minute information. In his inimitable style, Halliday shares his extensive knowledge of wine through detailed tasting notes with points, price, value symbol and advice on best-by drinking, as well as each wine`s
Get Happy!: Lessons in Lasting Happiness
When did you last give someone a heartfelt compliment? Do you take time to count your blessings? By showing how to reflect on yourself and your surroundings in new ways, Get Happy will help you to reveal the bigger picture. These practical, simple tips will motivate you to find your way to happiness that lingers.
A Year of Practiculture
Rohan Anderson left his desk job in the city for the richer pleasures of living a simpler life on the land. Over the years he has developed his own principle of practical living. Practiculture is a lifestyle choice. It`s about direct involvement in the day to day elements of living, and at the heart of
Chefs Host Christmas Too: A Cook`s Guide to Blitzing the Holiday Season
Acclaimed chef Darren Purchese puts his own spin on Christmas with over 75 fresh, fun, lighthearted and accessible recipes. `Chefs Host Christmas Too` is cleverly put-together line up of Christmas greats, and new twists on how to prepare them. The chapters cover Canapes and Drinks, Starters and Bites, Sides and Salads, The Main Event/Showstoppers, Desserts
Near and Far
New York Times bestselling author Heidi Swanson`s approach to cooking-delicious, seasonal, healthy, balanced meals-has earned her a global readership. From her San Francisco kitchen, she has inspired Australia (and the rest of the world) to welcome less-processed foods into their daily meals. In her friendly, caring, encouraging style, Near and Far inspires and nurtures a
7000 Islands: Cherished Recipes and Stories from the Philippines
A beautiful, comprehensive, and evocative cookbook on a relatively undiscovered cuisine. Despite the Philippines` location right in the middle of Southeast Asia, most people know very little about the country and even less about the cuisine. For Filipinos, food is more than a pleasurable pursuit; it is the cultural language. It can be seen through
Nordic Light: Lighter, Everyday Eating from a Scandinavian Kitchen
Nordic Light embraces the clean, fresh flavours of modern Scandinavian cuisine to provide a compelling new blueprint for the way we eat now. Drawing on the traditional ingredients and contemporary preparations of Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway – as well as taking inspiration from further afield – Nordic Light is a celebration of nourishing,
Shannon Bennett`s London: A Personal Guide to the City`s Best
From Michelin starred restaurants to local bistros and from luxury hotels to rooms with a view, this unique guide journeys through the unsurpassed culinary experiences in the great city of London. Seen through the eyes of Shannon Bennett – one of Australia`s most highly acclaimed chefs and restaurateurs – and travel writer Scott Murray, Shannon
Delicieux: The Recipes of France
Delicieux is an accompaniment to Gabriel`s popular Taste Le Tour program on SBS, with more than 200 recipes representing the myriad regions of France. From the simplest tarts and gratins to fish stews and savoie sponge cakes, this book shows the diversity and originality of France`s rich culinary heritage. This comprehensive view into regional cuisines,
