Just in time forgift-giving or to earmark for yourself, these
splendid new books about food, art, gardening and design
deserve a spot under the Christmas tree.HOLIDAY READS
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THE BEAUTY CHEF BY
CARLA OATES ($49.99, HARDIE
GRANT BOOKS) Filled with recipes intended
to promote better gut health as well as glowing
skin, The Beauty Chef offers healthy gluten-
and dairy-free alternatives to everyday meals,
snacks and drinks. Great imagery and handy
nutritional tips accent this goodlooking book of
straightforward recipes and organic solutions.NEIGHBOURHOOD
BY HETTY MKINNON
($39.99, PAN MACMILLAN
AUSTRALIA) Recipes in this
pretty volume from the author of
Community are prefaced with
personal notes. Some are about
the dish; others, fond memories.
Rich in advice from this home cook
with a passion for vegetables,
Hetty’s recipes are
tasty creations with
simple instructions.LAMINGTONS &
LEMON TART BY
DARREN PURCHESE
($49.99, HARDIE
GRANT BOOKS)
The previous collection
of dessert recipes from
this maestro of all things
sweet was a challenge even for experienced cooks. This book
marks a return to achievable treats and familiar fl avours, all
with a signature Darren Purchese twist. Clearly set out and
easy to follow, these lavish recipes will delight recreational
bakers and tempt their guests to indulge in second helpings.STREET FOOD ASIA BY
LUKE NGUYEN ($60, HARDIE GRANT
BOOKS) Part travel diary, part cookbook, this
page-turner is full of authentic and delicious
recipes sourced directly from the streets of
Asia. Luke reveals where he discovered each
dish and explains why he loves it, alongside
evocative photographs of Saigon, Jakarta,
Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok.MENUS BY GOURMET
TRAVELLER ($59.99,
BAUER MEDIA BOOKS,
AUSTRALIA) This deluxe tome
presents outstanding recipes by
distinguished chefs and arranges
them into tempting menus, from
a clambake to a Christmas feast.
Perfect dinner-party and special-
occasion inspiration for creating
lasting memories
over good food with
friends and family.GROWN &
GATHERED
BY MATT
AND LENTIL ($45,
PAN MACMILLAN
AUSTRALIA)
This beautiful book,
written by farmers
turned sustainability advocates, offers a practical guide to
growing, cooking, preserving and foraging for food using
time-honoured methods. There are clear instructions for
making everything from butter to hearty meals from scratch.Text by Elizabeth Wilson & Laura Barry. Photography by Rob Shaw. Ideal for anyone who approaches food thoughtfully. >