{"title":"John Newton","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eJohn Newton\u003c\/em\u003e, a celebrated author who brings a unique perspective on culinary history and native Australian ingredients. John Newton has an exceptional ability to weave together the past and present, guiding readers through the rich tapestry of Australia's heritage foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eCooking with the Oldest Foods on Earth\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Oldest Foods on Earth\u003c\/em\u003e, Newton introduces us to ingredients that have sustained Indigenous Australians for millennia. These books are a delightful journey into the world of bush foods, exploring both their historical significance and their modern culinary applications. Readers with a passion for cooking and food will find these books an inspiring addition to their kitchens, as they explore recipes and the cultural richness of traditional ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Getting of Garlic\u003c\/em\u003e transports readers to a different facet of food history, offering insights into the global journey and integration of garlic into Australian cuisine. This work is as much about cultural exchange and adaptation as it is about cooking, making it an enthralling read for those interested in the intersection of food, science, and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Newton’s books are perfect for anyone who wishes to delve deeper into the stories and flavours that define the Australian continent. His engaging writing style and insightful commentary ensure that these works are not only educational but also immensely enjoyable. Discover more about the legacy and potential of Australia's oldest foods through this captivating collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-oldest-foods-on-earth-by-john-newton-9781742234373","title":"The Oldest Foods on Earth","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith recipes from chefs such as Peter Gilmore, Maggie Beer and Rene Redzepi's sous chef Beau Clugston, \u003cem\u003eThe Oldest Foods on Earth\u003c\/em\u003e will convince you that this is one food revolution that really matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855125860588,"sku":"9781742234373","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/f180d88210ff39759c268cb63a7656d3.jpg?v=1759279754"},{"product_id":"cooking-with-the-oldest-foods-on-earth-by-john-newton-9781742237602","title":"Cooking with the Oldest Foods on Earth","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterest in bush foods is booming. From Warrigal greens and saltbush to kangaroo and yabbies, more and more growers' markets and local supermarkets are stocking these foods, and restaurants are serving them on their menus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCooking With the Oldest Foods on Earth\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the 2020 Gourmand Award for Innovation, shows you how to cook with bush foods, where to find them and how to grow them. Organised by ingredient, each chapter includes a brief history, a practical guide, and recipes for you to make in your very own kitchen. Now updated, including new recipes, \u003ci\u003eCooking With the Oldest Foods on Earth\u003c\/i\u003e promises to broaden Australians' culinary horizons in every way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'This book is full of the information about Australian foods that your country refused to teach you. Here's your chance to fully appreciate your homeland.' - Bruce Pascoe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A handy resource that aims to encourage more commonplace use of Australia's delicious and healthy native produce.' - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eGardening Australia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'This fabulous book gives a detailed rundown of the sort of ingredients we can use in ordinary cooking, with plenty of delicious recipes.' - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Daily Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'John Newton encourages us to delve into the food of our country and bring the tastes home to our kitchens and tables.' - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eOrganic Gardener\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46997998731500,"sku":"9781742237602","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8277703482808.jpg?v=1763203641"},{"product_id":"the-getting-of-garlic-by-john-newton-9781742235790","title":"The Getting of Garlic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white colonisers of Australia suffered from \u003cem\u003eAlliumphobia\u003c\/em\u003e, a fear of garlic. Local cooks didn't touch the stuff, and it took centuries for that fear to lift. This food history of Australia shows we held onto British assumptions about produce and cooking for a long time, and these fed our views on racial hierarchies and our place in the world. Before garlic, we had meat and potatoes; after garlic, what we ate got much more interesting. But has a national cuisine emerged? What is Australian food culture?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned food writer John Newton visits haute cuisine or fine dining restaurants, the cafes, and mid-range restaurants, and heads home to the dinner tables as he samples what everyday people have cooked and eaten over centuries. His observations and recipes, old and new, show what has changed and what hasn't changed as much as we might think, even though our chefs are hailed as some of the best in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998707175660,"sku":"9781742235790","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8259583482808.jpg?v=1763227161"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/john-newton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}