Ester: Australian Cooking

Ester is a cookbook by Mat Lindsay that encourages readers to experiment with their food and enjoy the adventure. It is based on his acclaimed restaurant in inner Sydney and features generous, full-flavored Australian food, including seafood, darkly caramelized wood-fired bread, vegetables cooked to perfection, and meat treated with respect and time. The book offers many ideas to cook and live by, such as roasting fruit, trying classic cauliflower, or embracing Sunday lunch.

Format: Hardback
Length: 344 pages
Publication date: 03 October 2023
Publisher: Murdoch Books

If you seek inspiration and insights into coaxing flavor into your food, understanding the essence of cooking, and achieving culinary excellence, then you are bound to welcome this book with immense grateful delight, just as I do.

In the pages of Ester, Nigella Lawson takes you on a culinary journey that transcends the boundaries of traditional cooking. She encourages you to embrace the art of making a fire, faking a fire, roasting oysters, dancing for pipis, slowing down, raising a toast, taking lunch, grilling a salad, baking a crab, stepping outside, burning your pavlova, passing the salt, and eating with your hands.

This book is not a traditional restaurant cookbook; rather, it serves as a foundation for new ideas and culinary adventures in your kitchen and at your table. It is written to be used, shared, read aloud, and even burnt, as it encourages you to play with your food and enjoy the journey.

Mat Lindsay's cooking is a testament to his unique style, which is characterized by generous, thoughtfully chosen seafood, darkly caramelized wood-fired bread, vegetables cooked to perfection, meat treated with respect and often time, and the occasional burnt pavlova, a true signature of his acclaimed and widely beloved Chippendale restaurant.

While the ethos of Ester the restaurant revolves around its wood-fired oven and the magic it imparts, the fundamentals of delicious cooking remain the same at home. With this book, you can create mouthwatering dishes wherever you live, regardless of your kitchen setup.

At the heart of Mat's culinary philosophy is the belief that food should be a source of joy and celebration. His restaurant aims to offer guests a no-rules good time, and the intention behind these pages is to convey the same spirit. Whether it inspires you to rethink the possibilities of toast, roast your fruit, try the classic cauliflower, or embrace Sunday lunch, the Ester playbook presents a wealth of ideas to cook and live by.

So, grab your apron, fire up your stove, and let the flavors of Ester ignite your culinary imagination. Embrace the joy of cooking, the art of living, and the pleasure of sharing delicious meals with loved ones. With Ester as your guide, you can unlock the secrets to creating unforgettable culinary experiences.

Weight: 1238g
Dimension: 250 x 190 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781922616609