Mae Madden [a novel] by Mary Murdoch Mason; with an introductory poem, by Joaquin Miller.
Beattie's Book Blog (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
MERCURIO’S MENU Paul Mercurio Murdoch Books NZRRP: $39.99 Mercurio’s Menu bundles the best recipes from the ‘Mercurio’s Menu’ TV series and features Paul’s own recipes in his fun, laid-back style It seems that dancing is not Paul Mercurio’s only passion and his foodie travel show ‘Mercurio’s Menu ,’ watched by over a million...
Vi's Pantry we don't have a Blog Blog or better known... (Free subscription) | 11/30/2009
... for some people isn't a big deal. I need to expand my attempts at reducing my snobbery to cook books. I adore books that have personality, beauty and of course delicious recipes. For a long time I have turned my nose up at books without a genuine author. Cookbooks brought out by a publisher rather than a writer. I may turn to The Australian...
Beattie's Book Blog (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
PAUL MERCURIO - DANCER/ENTERTAINER/CHEF/AUTHOR/TV STAR/ ACTOR Last night down by the harbour at the Auckland Seafood School Paul Mercurio wore his chef and entertainer's hats carrying out both roles with style and panache. Accompanied by his Dancing with the Stars fellow judge Alison Leonard he cooked two dishes from his recently published, best-selling book, MERCURIO'S MENU , and later the...
daily imprint (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
There has been a copy of Sibella Court 's beautiful book etc: creating beautiful interiors with the things you love at real living for some time, but today I finally got my own. Amazingly, it sold out at the book launch Sibella held last weekend at her shop The Society Inc in Paddington, Sydney. I see a lot of books, and many with an interiors focus. And I have to say that I think...
Beattie's Book Blog (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
... ownjournals as she sought to imbibe the very essence of the world’s most romantic city. This book is a stunner! It will make a magnificent Christmas gift for anyone who loves Venice or has come under it's spell. The production values achieved by the publisher are most impressive and the whole package is a joy to behold. Check it out, it is a long time since I have held a book...
Deb cooks... (Free subscription) | 11/01/2009
This is a dish rarely seen outside the tapas bar and which can, like the simple tortilla, reveal the quality of the rest of the tapas at the bar. The telltale signs of a good patatas bravas are potatoes that are firm to the mouth but not starchy, and a sauce that is deeply spicy. This recipe comes from a book called Cooking Spanish by Murdoch Books (Serves 6) 1kg potatoes oil for...
Deb cooks... (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
These little deep fried snacks are loved for their sublime symphony of crunchy outside and creamy inside, which, if perfect, will explode in the mouth with rich flavour. This recipe was adapted from the recipe shown in a great book called Cooking Spanish, by Murdoch books (Makes 6) 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 chicken breast, cooked & finely shredded 20g unsalted butter...
