COOKING

Herbs – Their Cultivation and Usage
John & Rosemary Hemphill

This little book pays homage to all things herbal. Not only are herbs wonderful additions to our meals but they are also used for perfumes and medicines. It describes in detail how to begin your own herb garden and develop it, and you can learn where it’s best to grow them and with what. The authors have established themselves as leading authorities on cultivating and using herbs, making this the best source of tips on growing your own. Some recipes featuring our favourites are also included so you can put your home-grown ones to use. Herbs – Their Cultivation and Usage is published by Allen and Unwin, RRP $24.95.

Cupcakes Galore
Gail Wagman

In honour of our birthday special, we thought it only appropriate to indulge our love of all things sweet by sharing this yummy book with you. It is filled with classic cupcake recipes taking you back to your younger days and also some new ones to introduce to the family. Gail’s decorative skills are evident in its pages as the cupcakes look utterly mouth-watering. One look at it and you’ll be in the kitchen whipping up such favourites as Blue Berry and Cream, Rocky Road and Cookies ’n Cream in no time. Cupcakes Galore is published by MQ Publications and distributed by Bookwise International, RRP $24.95.