'I blame milk. That unassuming, ubiquitous white substance that we take for granted in Australia. It was cow's milk that turned my life around, and set me on a path that has changed not only my way of living but also my world view. Yes, that innocent stuff that comes from the bovine udder was the inspiration to help me make the move from gritty, urban inner Sydney to impossibly lush green Tasmania. From a clean and cushy life to one that involves—quite literally—mud, blood and tears. And to the non-food types among you (apparently there are some out there), the story seems more unlikely with every telling.'
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We stopped by the Asia Bookroom at the weekend and, while browsing the many shelves in this unique and interesting store, I began to reflect on how books—that is, the old-fashioned kind printed on paper as opposed to ebooks—stimulate our physiological senses in terms of sight, touch and smell. There is something immensely pleasurable about the look, feel and scent of a book--whether it's the 'Lignin' or faint vanilla/grass-like aroma present in old books or the fresh-ink-on-crisp-paper smell of a new book. Holding a book in one's hands and turning the pages is, to me, an absolute joy, particularly if the book happens to be as magnificent as Luke Nguyen's The Food of Vietnam, published recently by Hardie Grant Books. For me, it was genuinely refreshing to watch Hayden Quinn (who some may best remember as the 'surfer dude') on series 3 of MasterChef Australia in 2011. His food was always packed with flavour, looked fresh and vibrant and, from what the judges on the show said, tasted delicious as well! So it's little surprise to have received a copy of his cookbook, Dish it Up, subtitled 'healthy food you'll love to share', released this month by Murdoch Books. 'Veganissimo takes vegan cooking to an exciting new level. It fills the need for a book that not only enhances one's joy in being vegan by showing you how to prepare mouthwatering vegan food, but also helps you maintain a healthier diet.' 'I'm happy when I'm surrounded by family and friends, and some good tucker!' |
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