Tuesday, March 25, 2008


What’s Cooking Newsletter from Auckland's specialist cook book store
March 2008

Welcome to What’s Cooking for March and welcome to wonderful Autumn. Our seemingly endless summer of blue skies and warm sunny days has now given way to dew on the ground in the mornings and a cooler evening air, but it is still very pleasant during the day as we turn bountiful produce into delicious pickles, chutneys and jams. We have details of forthcoming events that you cetainly won’t want to miss.

On the Shelves…..
Piri Piri Starfish - Tessa Kiros - $65.00
The author takes her family to live & travel in Portugal & embroiders the recipes of this land of bay leaves, bacalhau & piri piri with her own unique threads.
Feast Bazaar – Barry Vera - $45.00.
A journey through the colour, culture & customs of three of the most intriguing countries in the world - to the heart of Indian, Moroccan & Syrian cuisine.
Coming Home to Eat – Jude Blereau - $45.00.
Learn how to incorporate organic, wholesome, nutrient-dense food simply & easily into your everyday life.
Cooking at Home– Karen Martini - $65.00
Karen has created a repertoire of dishes that can be put together quickly & simply but with great effect & offers the inspiration needed to turn the evening meal into something special.
Terrine– Stephane Reynaud - $60.00
A celebration of how to prepare & enjoy many different varities of this traditional rustic dish.

Savour New Zealand …..
This is the premier event for food and wine lovers and will be held in Auckland for the first time, from 1 May to 4 May. Savour New Zealand is a powerful showcase of taste experiences, new ideas and techniques with authoritative wine and food presenters from New Zealand and overseas. The programme for 2008 is exciting, the presenters and master classes are outstanding and Cook the Books is pleased to be the exclusive bookseller at this prestigious event. Brochures for Savour New Zealand are available in store or visit http://www.savournewzealand.co.nz/. Register today - don’t miss out.

The Edible / Kitchen Garden …..
With a desire to eat fresh produce and with the increasing food prices, many people are keen to grow their own vegetables, fruit or herbs. It is surprising how much you can grow even in small space and nothing is more rewarding than growing and tending to plants then picking and eating them. We now have dedicated shelf space to a section on the Edible garden or Kitchen garden – books to encourage you to grow your own – from plot to plate!
Kiwi Kitchen …..
Here’s a great night you won’t want to miss. To celebrate the launch of his new book Kiwi Kitchen , the author and television star Richard Till, will be at Cook the Books from 7pm on Tuesday 22ndApril. Richard entertained us with his interesting and humorous TV series looking at kiwi cooks and in keeping with the tradition of Kiwi Kitchen we are having a “NZ tea-towel party”! Don’t miss this fun evening, tickets limited and only $25 per person - includes glass of wine and kiwi cuisine! Book today and don’t forget to bring your favourite NZ tea-towel on the night.

Did You Know…..
Piri Piri is a hot chilli pepper, originally from Angola & embraced by the Portuguese who dribble piri piri oil over almost ever dish.
From Piri Piri Starfish – Tessa Kiros – Murdoch Books

Something different …..
Wild Garlic, Gooseberries and Me - Denis Cotter - $60.00
Award-winning chef Denis Cotter leads us through muddy fields, along windswept shorelines and over startlingly green farmland, amusing & informing with his witty, evocative tales & delicious recipes. Denis is the owner of Ireland's renowned Cafe Paradiso.
The Tenth Muse – Judith Jones - $60.00
An evocative & inspiring memoir from the legendary editor who helped shape modern cookbook publishing.

Happy Reading, Happy Cooking!
Adele & Jonathan

COOK THE BOOKS
The Cookbook Store,
Open 7 Days405 Mt Eden Road, AucklandPh:(09) 638 4628 Fax:(09) 638 4627
Email:books@cookthebooks.co.nz Web-site: http://www.cookthebooks.co.nz/

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