From Scratch

From Scratch is a cheerful collection of recipes  and a simple guide to making your own food and staples  starting at the very beginning. If you are looking for a connection with what you eat  then this book is for you. More than 200 straightforward recipes  from basic pantry items and essential dairy products to decadent cakes  tasty dips  crackers  ferments and drinks  will give you the confidence to leave industrialised packaged goods behind. Author Fiona Weir Walmsley paints a beautiful picture of life (and work) at Buena Vista Farm in Gerringong  NSW  and of the joy of making  sharing and enjoying things from scratch  no matter how busy you are. And  sampling your own mayonnaise  yoghurt  kimchi  muesli bars  mustard  ice cream  chai tea  bacon jam  chewy caramel or lemon slice (the list goes on!) might be just what you need to find your happy place.Complete with stunning images  From Scratch is all about kitchen time being fun  instructions without preachiness  and the deep satisfaction of being able to make all the things yourself  when you have the urge (or when you run out of baking powder).

Fiona Weir Walmsley

Hardie Grand

Hardback