Last Friday I attended Poh Ling Yeow’s book launch at Berardo’s restaurant in Noosa Heads. Poh, for those of you that don’t know, was the runner-up in the first series of Masterchef and has her own TV show called Poh’s Kitchen on ABC TV.

Poh bursting with natural enthusiasm

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If you enjoy cooking and eating Thai food, Essentially Thai by Helen Briety and Annette Fear is a must for the home cook and chef alike. This is the third book from renowned Sunshine Coast restaurant The Spirit House, and like its predecessors it simplistically demystifies all the components of Thai food: fresh and dry ingredients, utensils and cooking techniques.  The easy to follow instructions and FAQ’s will ensure your Thai cooking experiences are a success. [Read more →]

One of my favourite and most used books in my vast cookbook collection is The Food Substitutions Bible , by David Joachim. This practicle book provides substitutions for just about any ingredient, which makes it an invaluable resource if you are in the middle of cooking a dish and realise that you are out of something.  [Read more →]