Complete Indian Cooking by Meena Pathak – review
You might not know the name Meena Pathak but I am sure you know her products. Pataks is the name of the company she has...
Meena Pathak Celebrates Indian Cooking – review
The name sounds familiar. Well, it will do to any of us who buy the celebrated Patak’s range of Indian sauces and condiments. They grace...
500 Cookies by Philippa Vanstone – review
Now, I am not a girl with an overly sweet tooth. I can pass up a slice of most cakes without so much as a...
Chinese Cookery by Ken Hom – review
This is the 25th anniversary edition of Ken’s original and ground-breaking book. I had that first edition, and it fell apart through years of use....
Zeen – Flavour of India – restaurant review
Zeenat Harnal began work in the hospitality industry in 1980 as a management trainee within the Taj Group of Hotels in India. This is a...
The Lyle’s Golden Syrup Cookbook by Paul Hartley – review
There are some products that evoke memories. Dr. Pepper root beer reminds me of my friend Carolyn in the US, HP Sauce reminds me of...
Cook Yourself Thin – Quick and Easy – cookbook review
Cook Yourself Thin: sounds like a kitchen workout video. “Try these few simple exercises while you cook – lift those pans, jog between fridge and...
Turkish Cooking by Tess Mallos – review
I am so surprised that there are not more Turkish cookbooks around. It’s a cuisine that has had a huge influence on the entire Mediterranean...
The Slow Cooker Cookbook by Gina Steer – review
I have, dear reader, in my possession, one of the original slow cookers or crockpots. It isn’t a thing of beauty and the pot doesn’t...
Black Pudding and Foie Gras by Andrew Pern – review
This is a magnificent volume that leads you to expect something special before you even open the cover. Black Pudding and Foie Gras is a...
Healthy and Delicious by Reader’s Digest – review
It’s all very well telling us that we should eat 5 fruits or veggies each day but that sometimes seems difficult to achieve. Crisps and...
Fat Bloke Slims by Bruce Byron – review
Well, OK, so Mostly Food and Cocktails is mostly about food. No surprise there. But it’s also about laughs, health, and encouraging my dear readers...
The Organic Pharmacy by Margo Marrone – review
Founded by Margo and Francesco Marrone, The Organic Pharmacy in Kings Road, London opened in 2002. It was the first and only pharmacy in the...
The Top 100 Healing Foods by Paula Bartimeus – review
Paula Bartimeus is well placed to write this volume on Healing Foods. She is a trained nutritionalist and was editor of Optimum Nutrition Magazine for...
Handmade Breads by Ciril Hitz – review
Whilst it’s true that there are more of us baking bread these days, it’s also evident that there are many more who think of bread...
Charcuterie and French Pork Cookery by Jane Grigson – review
This book has been around for a good many years and that’s a good indication that it’s a worthwhile read. You can bet that any...
Fast Chicken – Australian Women’s Weekly – review
So what’s Fast Chicken? Nothing to do with shop-bought Fast Food. This is seriously good food and made in less time than waiting for a...
Top 100 Omega-3 Recipes by Penny Doyle – review
If you think Omega-3 is a planet often visited in Star Trek Voyager then perhaps you should read the book! Might save your life or...