Description
Explore the rich tapestry of Australian cuisine with 'The Oldest Foods on Earth', a groundbreaking book by John Newton that delves into the indigenous flora and fauna nourishing Aboriginal peoples for over 50,000 years. This guide not only highlights forgotten native ingredients but also reinvigorates the culinary landscape of Australia, encouraging a reconnection with sustainable local produce that bolsters both health and heritage. Discover the flavors of uniquely Australian foods like kangaroo, quandongs, and muntries, alongside expert recipes from renowned chefs including Peter Gilmore and Maggie Beer. This culinary journey is an invitation to celebrate Australian food diversity while embracing sustainable practices and a deeper respect for the land and its first inhabitants. With comprehensive insights, Newton challenges the notion of 'superfoods' and nudges us toward embracing our indigenous ingredients, presenting a compelling case for culinary change. Experience the food revolution that matters with this essential cookbook, which not only educates but inspires a greater appreciation for Australia’s rich culinary tapestry. NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE. It is shipped from our Auckland warehouse, which means no unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781742234373. Year: 2016. Publisher: NewSouth Publishing.
NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE. It is shipped from our Auckland warehouse, which mean no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742234373
Year: 2016
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
'This is a book about Australian food, not the foods that European Australians cooked from ingredients they brought with them, but the flora and fauna that nourished the Aboriginal peoples for over 50,000 years. It is because European Australians have hardly touched these foods for over 200 years that I am writing it.'
We celebrate cultural and culinary diversity, yet shun foods that grew here before white settlers arrived. We love 'superfoods' from exotic locations, yet reject those that grow here. We say we revere sustainable local produce, yet ignore Australian native plants and animals that are better for the land than those European ones.
In this, the most important of his books, John Newton boils down these paradoxes by arguing that if you are what you eat, we need to eat different foods: foods that will help to reconcile us with the land and its first inhabitants.
But the tide is turning. European Australians are beginning to accept and relish the flavours of Australia, everything from kangaroo to quandongs, from fresh muntries to the latest addition, magpie goose.
With recipes from chefs such as Peter Gilmore, Maggie Beer and René Redzepi's sous chef Beau Clugston, The Oldest Foods on Earth will convince you that this is one food revolution that really matters.
NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE. It is shipped from our Auckland warehouse, which mean no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742234373
Year: 2016
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
'This is a book about Australian food, not the foods that European Australians cooked from ingredients they brought with them, but the flora and fauna that nourished the Aboriginal peoples for over 50,000 years. It is because European Australians have hardly touched these foods for over 200 years that I am writing it.'
We celebrate cultural and culinary diversity, yet shun foods that grew here before white settlers arrived. We love 'superfoods' from exotic locations, yet reject those that grow here. We say we revere sustainable local produce, yet ignore Australian native plants and animals that are better for the land than those European ones.
In this, the most important of his books, John Newton boils down these paradoxes by arguing that if you are what you eat, we need to eat different foods: foods that will help to reconcile us with the land and its first inhabitants.
But the tide is turning. European Australians are beginning to accept and relish the flavours of Australia, everything from kangaroo to quandongs, from fresh muntries to the latest addition, magpie goose.
With recipes from chefs such as Peter Gilmore, Maggie Beer and René Redzepi's sous chef Beau Clugston, The Oldest Foods on Earth will convince you that this is one food revolution that really matters.