Many Kiwis were as shocked as I earlier this year when hearing the wretched news that one of New Zealand’s best loved cookbook authors, Alison Holst, has been diagnosed with dementia. She has now formally retired from all culinary work; I am so saddened by this diagnosis.
Like many women of my age, I relied on Alison’s kitchen advice as a young newlywed – I have several of her early cookbooks – and it isn’t that long ago since I last attended the launch of one of her books written in conjunction with son, Simon.
They were both there, we exchanged pleasantries and I ended up buying several of her more recent cookbooks for my daughter, now a mum herself who enjoys baking for her two wee sons.
Many Kiwis were as shocked as I earlier this year when hearing the wretched news that one of New Zealand’s best loved cookbook authors, Alison Holst, has been diagnosed with dementia. She has now formally retired from all culinary work; I am so saddened by this diagnosis.
Like many women of my age, I relied on Alison’s kitchen advice as a young newlywed – I have several of her early cookbooks – and it isn’t that long ago since I last attended the launch of one of her books written in conjunction with son, Simon.
They were both there, we exchanged pleasantries and I ended up buying several of her more recent cookbooks for my daughter, now a mum herself who enjoys baking for her two wee sons.
However, to my delight, another book has been released from this dynamic mother and son duo and is bound to become a kitchen classic.
In this latest publication, Alison and Simon deliver a range of hearty recipes – including: Alison’s Lazy Lasagne, Meatballs in Creamy Mushroom Sauce, Thai Green Chicken Curry, Oakhill Potatoes and more.
Everyday Easy Comfort Food is the perfect guide to tide us over during the chilly, winter months. RRP $14.99. Hyndmann Publishing.
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