Description

Every year, hundreds of talented amateurs spend hours preparing entries for cooking competitions run as part of 600 or so agricultural shows across Australia. In their quest for a precious blue ribbon, they use recipes based on generations of experience and strict judging codes that demand absolute perfection. In this follow-up to her first award-winning book, The Blue Ribbon Cookbook, Liz Harfull brings together 70 tried and true recipes from some of the country's most enthusiastic and talented show cooks. But more than that, The Australian Blue Ribbon Cookbook includes their heart-warming stories and the wisdom, knowledge, and generosity of spirit that bring success, even for novices. Whether it's a traditional Mixed Mustard Pickle or Madeira Cake, mouth-watering Sausage Rolls or Pumpkin Damper, Jenny's Jam Drops or Cousin Barb's Jelly Slice, there is something delicious for everyone to try. The end results may even win you a blue ribbon! Includes metric measurements.