The Great Aussie Bloke's Cookbook
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Paperback
Secondhand book: generally 'Very Good' to 'Excellent'. These are books which may have some slight wear and tear or sun fading on the edges. There may be an inscription at the front.
For the man who rules the backyard barbecue but goes blank at the stove, The Great Aussie Bloke's Cookbook is the no-nonsense kitchen companion that every Australian bloke never knew he needed. Kim Terakes strips away culinary pretension to deliver a collection of straightforward, honest recipes built around the flavours and occasions that define Australian masculine culture — from sizzling weekend breakfasts and footy-night feeds to the classic Sunday roast and beyond. The recipes are direct, unfussy, and utterly achievable, proving that great home cooking has nothing to do with fancy technique and everything to do with knowing what you love. Terakes writes with warmth, wit, and a genuine understanding of the Aussie bloke's relationship with food — one built on generosity, occasion, and a healthy disregard for fuss. The book champions a down-to-earth cooking philosophy that is both unpretentious and surprisingly inspiring, inviting readers to get off the couch and into the kitchen with confidence. Accompanied by Rob Palmer's appetising photography, this is a cookbook that manages to be genuinely funny and genuinely useful in equal measure — a rare combination that will leave you reaching for your apron before you've even finished the introduction.
Author: Kim Terakes
Format: Paperback
Published: 2008, Viking / Penguin Books
Genre: Cookery
Condition remarks:
Paperback
Secondhand book: generally 'Very Good' to 'Excellent'. These are books which may have some slight wear and tear or sun fading on the edges. There may be an inscription at the front.
For the man who rules the backyard barbecue but goes blank at the stove, The Great Aussie Bloke's Cookbook is the no-nonsense kitchen companion that every Australian bloke never knew he needed. Kim Terakes strips away culinary pretension to deliver a collection of straightforward, honest recipes built around the flavours and occasions that define Australian masculine culture — from sizzling weekend breakfasts and footy-night feeds to the classic Sunday roast and beyond. The recipes are direct, unfussy, and utterly achievable, proving that great home cooking has nothing to do with fancy technique and everything to do with knowing what you love. Terakes writes with warmth, wit, and a genuine understanding of the Aussie bloke's relationship with food — one built on generosity, occasion, and a healthy disregard for fuss. The book champions a down-to-earth cooking philosophy that is both unpretentious and surprisingly inspiring, inviting readers to get off the couch and into the kitchen with confidence. Accompanied by Rob Palmer's appetising photography, this is a cookbook that manages to be genuinely funny and genuinely useful in equal measure — a rare combination that will leave you reaching for your apron before you've even finished the introduction.