The Cook’s Companion by Stephanie Alexander

The Cook’s Companion by Stephanie Alexander

This edition of The Cook’s Companion by Stephanie Alexander is the first published copy of this essential cookbook.  Book includes recipes in A – Z chapters that briefly share the story of the recipe and excellent instructions. It’s your complete book of ingredients and recipes for the Australian kitchen!  Also has a comprehensive index.

Description

A hardcover preloved – lightly used – cookbook in excellent condition with over 788 pages!

Book overall measures Height 25cm x Width 19cm x Depth 6.5cm

Author: Stephanie Alexander

Publisher: Penguin Books Australia, 1996

Here’s my story on how much I love this recipe book…

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