Cookery and other delights

The Lighthouse Cookbook – Shirley Baker

We love – not only the concept of a lighthouse conceived cookbook but the fact it was put together by Shirly BAKER.

Published by Forty Degrees south, Hobart in 2009 for the Friends of Deal Island and Tasman Island – lighthouse devotees.

Spiral bound cookbook style, 163 pages, with the odd lighthouse image and relevant foodie sketches. Interesting “lighthousey” narrative to start.

Our favourites must be mentioned – sweetcorn and crab soup; Bass Strait spinach and feta pie; Konigsberger klopse[look it up] and Melaleuca chicken casserole – oh and Barn Hill baked rabbit etc etc and some nice sweet things.

You don’t need to be in a lighthouse to have a lighthouse dinner party … go for the klopse.

$30.00

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Huon Valley Recipe Book – Cheryl Robertson

Self-published in 1994 at Huonville. Card covers, 54 pages with some local narrative and coloured photographic images of local scenes and view.

Cheryl was borna at Franklin on the Huan River and brought up on a fruit farm among 13 children – so her mother had to know how to cook and make ends meet.

An amusing selection with a focus on simplicity before Janie Oliver came up with the idea. Our favourites Rhubarb Champagne [it works we tried it]; rabbit in batter; Wallaby Patties and Mrs Lawrence’s Pudding.

Very difficult to find – we wonder how many are in Valley drawers – the University of Boston bookstore is the only place we can fine it – and at US$185 … rather odd … but they do have a convenient payment plan!

Cook book from the beautiful Huon Valley – good enough to feed a very large family.

$25.00

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French Wine – Booklet on Instruments for the Examination of Red Wine Colour – J. Dujardin -1902

An interesting 24-page booklet by J. Dujardin published in Paris in 1902.

The French title “L’Examen de intensite colorante des Vin Rouges par le Vino-Colorimetre Salleron” it goes on to say the methods can be applied to Spanish wines, liqueurs etc.

The booklet describes the scientific approach to assessing wine quality and colour on a scale designed by J Salleron. At the completion is effectively a price list and description of the various accoutrements necessary to satisfy this important science

Rare red wine science – Paris 1902

$90.00

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Mrs Isabella Beeton’s – The Book of Household Management comprising information for the Mistress, Housekeeper, Cook, Kitchen-Maid, Butler, Footman … Published 1892 [First with Australian Recipes]

Published 1892, Ward Lock, London 1892 … with Several Hundred new recipes.

Importantly, this is the new edition introducing recipes from Australia including Soup from Kangaroo Tails, (Whole and sitting) Wallaby Roast and Parrot Pie (at least a dozen parrots required).

With 13 full coloured plates of which two folding and steel engravings in the text. A very sound copy that has been expertly re-backed by Roger Perry Quality Bookbinders with new headbands and original end papers.

Mrs Beeton with Australian Treats

$260.00

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Exquisite Fungi Model – Boletus Pinophilus

French (who else) model of the edible fungi Boletus Pinophilus. Made likely just after WWII and still in near perfect condition. Stands 17 cms tall and is made to a high standard. Commonly known as the Pine Bolete or Pinewood King Bolete this beauty is regarded as a form of porcini.

Quite common in Europe in pine forests – including Scotland and the South of France where it seems to be more prolific. The flesh is white, soft and does not change colour when bruised. The taste is pleasant and has been likened to pork and pork crackling (yummy).

Collectable Fungi for those that understand and desire them. Click on me to see my proud fungusness!

$290.00

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The Lighthouse Cookbook – Shirley Baker

Huon Valley Recipe Book – Cheryl Robertson

French Wine – Booklet on Instruments for the Examination of Red Wine Colour – J. Dujardin -1902

Mrs Isabella Beeton’s – The Book of Household Management comprising information for the Mistress, Housekeeper, Cook, Kitchen-Maid, Butler, Footman … Published 1892 [First with Australian Recipes]

Exquisite Fungi Model – Boletus Pinophilus

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