Outback: Recipes And Stories From The Campfire
The Age
Tuesday December 18, 2007
Outback: Recipes and Stories from the Campfire
by Andrew DwyerThe Miegunyah Press, $49.95After reading this book I found myself at the oddest times gazing into the middle distance thinking about blue skies, dusty roads and endless horizons. Andrew Dwyer, an accomplished bushman and tour operator, is also an extremely evocative writer, and the stories he tells to accompany his recipes speak of an ancient continent with a rich history. His pages contain advice on which ingredients travel well, how to build a fire and contain it safely, recipes and stories. From beetroot dip to Tunisian meatballs, Costa Rican rice to chocolate souffle omelet, Dwyer's recipes are designed for campfire cooking but most translate well to the kitchen. Wine matches are suggested for each dish. Stunning photography from John Hay helps to bring the outback to life in a book that combines a love of Australia with an obvious reverence for indigenous history and culture. -- DAVID SUTHERLAND
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