Author(s): Stephanie Alexander

Cooking

Stephanie's Journalinvites the reader on an intimate journey through the culinary year of one of Australia's most loved cooks and food writers, Stephanie Alexander. Here, finally, is Stephanie's personal account of a year of both difficulties and promise, which saw the opening of the Richmond Hill Cafe & Larder, the closure of the celebrated restaurant, Stephanie's, the publication of two books, cooking schools in Tuscany with Maggie Beer and many warm, wonderful times with family and friends. A special selection of recipes is sprinkled throughout - dishes remembered, exalted and offered as gifts during a remarkable and eventful year. Champion of the importance of fresh produce and good food in our lives, Stephanie emerges as a woman of remarkable spirit, generosity and integrity. Her personal insights and observations reveal an openness to experience that will delight and inspire not only food lovers, but lovers of life.