The Australian Blue Ribbon Cookbook. by Harfull, Liz - 2020

Sydney: Allen & Unwin, 2020. 1st p/b ed.. Paperback small quarto, very good plus condition, colour text-photos, few black & white photos, minor edgewear. 240 pp. Every year hundreds of amateurs across Australia spend many hours cooking for competitions that are part of 600 agricultural shows across Australia. In their quest for a precious blue ribbon, they use recipes based on generations of experience and strict judging codes that demand absolute perfection. In this follow-up to her first award-winning book, Liz Harfull reports 70 tried and true recipes from the most talented rural show cooks. Liz also shares their heart-warming stories, and the wisdom, knowledge and generosity of spirit that brings success. Whether it's a traditional mustard pickle or madeira cake, mouth-watering sausage rolls or pumpkin damper, Jenny's jam drops or Cousin Barb's jelly slice, there is something delicious for everyone to try.