Looking for Flavour

by Barbara Santich

In this book renowned food writer Barbara Santich develops a credo for enjoying eating in modern Australia. With topics like 'flavour first, rainforests second', her book is sure to provoke passionate debate.

304 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1996

About the author

Barbara Santich is a highly respected food writer, culinary historian and academic, with an abiding interest in French food, cooking and eating, currently focused on eighteenth-century Provence. Her book on Australian food history, 'Bold Palates: Australia's Gastronomic Heritage', was shortlisted in the non-fiction category of the 2013 Prime Minister's Literary Awards.

Reviews

[Anne Green · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating study of the many aspects of food, the study of gastronomy over the years, our relationship with food and the significance of the "Australian national dish" debate. A thoroughly researched and well written book that showcases the author's in-depth knowledge of food history and culture as well as her personal encounters with food at home and in many parts of the world.