From: Melbourne, VIC Australia
Joined: December 27th, 2009
About me: I've been cooking for over thirty years, and I can remember the days before EVO, couscous and (ghasp!) microwaves. My cookbook collection reflects this personal and national gastronomic history. My own cooking has actually got simpler over the years, and I can do much of my repertoire without looking at a recipe. But I still love collecting cookbooks, although these days I'm a bit over food porn with great big colour photos - I really prefer food writing to recipes.
Favorite cookbook: The Cook's Companion
Slow-Cooked Apple & Cider Pork from Taste
There's fennel in there as well, but it got a bit overwhelmed. As usual the first time, I followed the recipe faithfully. However the end result seemed a bit bland. And I think that three hours might have... read more >
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Australian Bread BookBy Doris Brett
Pitman - 1984
Brett is actually a psychologist who writes poetry and novels, but she certainly has a grasp of baking.
Includes recipes that accommodate allergies to wheat, milk, eggs and yeast.
