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Chef Emmanuel Mollois’ irrepressible enthusiasm is baked into every page of this gorgeous cookbook. You’ll be tempted by Emmanuel’s delicious and easy-to-follow recipes and seduced by photographer Karin Calvert-Borshoff’s mouth-watering pictures.

Emmanuel has selected some of the most popular French pastries. All the favourites are here: croissants, éclairs, lemon tart, crème brulée, madeleines, truffles, cherry clafoutis and more.

A real taste of a country that has made food one of the great joys of everyday life. Join our culinary journey from the restaurants of Lyon to the kitchens of Provence, through the vineyards of Bordeaux to the bakers of Paris. Each recipe is photographed right as it is made and is accompanied by useful hints on methods and ingredients.

Explore the world of French food and wine through the pages of this book. Shop in the markets of Paris and Provence, learn how Camembert is made in Normandy and visit the vineyards of Champagne. With 100 eaay to follow recipes this book will add a Gallic touch to any kitchen.

These authentic dishes from bestselling author Clare Ferguson, all bursting with the tastes and character of Provence, are beautifully photographed by Peter Cassidy. Snacks and Hors d'Oeuvres include simple recipes such as Aioli, Tapenade, and Fougasse breads. Explore salads, vegetables and grains, from Salade Nicoise to Camargue Red Rice Salad. Soups, Lighter Dishes and Seafood features the famous Bouillabaisse plus Clams Sauteed with Fennel. Meat, Game and Poultry dishes include a rich Estouffade (stew) of Wild Boar, Quails with Figs and the classic Sisteron-style Roasted Lamb. Luscious Desserts include Oreillettes (pastries) and Lavender Creams with Scented Syrup.

A lifetime adventure in food and wine has taken Jean Daniel Ichallalene from the fertile valleys of Burgundy to the dry red dust of Mount Isa and beyond. For more than 30 years he has been a driving force within the restaurant industry of Western Australia, creating such iconic institutions as Hilite 33, Pierre's Garden Restaurant and The Jolly Frog. Here now is his complete story - with favourite recipes. Bon Appétit! A lifetime adventure in food and wine has taken Jean Daniel Ichallalene from the fertile valleys of Burgundy to the dry red dust of Mount Isa and beyond. For more than 30 years he has been a driving force within the restaurant industry of Western Australia, creating such iconic institutions as Hilite 33, Pierre's Garden Restaurant and The Jolly Frog. Here now is his complete story - with favourite recipes. Bon Appétit!

Endorsement from Dr Rob Moodie – CEO of VicHealth.

LUNCHBOX was written by a French mum, Helene Canavan with the contribution of five well-respected Melbourne chefs :
· Anthony Lui from Flower Drum
· Philippe Mouchel from The Brasserie by Philippe Mouchel
· Patrice Repellin from Koots
· Adrian Richardson from La Luna Bistro
· Geoff Lindsay from Pearl.

Using a large variety of fresh and nutritious ingredients, they have created or adapted simple recipes for healthy and easily transported lunchbox meals.

LUNCHBOX demonstrates how a great variety of vegetables, fruits and fresh ingredients can quickly and easily be put together to make a real meal for school :
- a snacks section explores the different “food wrapping” possibilities, from a normal baguette, various breads, pita pockets, rice paper sheets, flat breads or pancakes .
- a second part of the book gives a balanced and exhaustive selection of meals using eggs, fish, chicken, beef, lamb, chickpeas, lentils, polenta , rice, or different sorts of pastas and vegetable preparations that you can adapt to your children’s taste.

LUNCHBOX will solve the daily “healthy school lunchbox dilemma”, and the whole family is guaranteed to enjoy the pleasures of easy cooking for a delicious meal.

LUNCHBOX offers over 50 colourful recipes, all beautifully photographed by Dean Cambray, highly recognised food photographer.

LUNCHBOX is a perfect gift for Christmas, birthdays, corporate gifts..everyone will enjoy the easy-to-follow and quick, nutritious recipes.

LUNCHBOX recently featured on Channel 9 National News (9 August 2006) and Helene Canavan was invited to talk on several radio programs, including 774/ ABC radio with Richard Stubbs.