CWA COOKBOOKS 1 & 2

by The Country Women's Association

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2 new hardcover books, each book is internally spiral-bound so they sit flat on the counter while you're cooking.

Book 1 - 392 pages, published 2009.

Celebrating seventy years in the kitchen, recipes compiled by the Country Women's Association of NSW

The cooking skills of CWA members are legendary and it is no exaggeration to say that The Country Women’s Association Cookbook is an Australian icon. Absolutely packed with hard-working, practical recipes, this has been an essential cookbook in Australian kitchen for generations. First published over seventy years ago, here is the 17th edition, the first metric edition of this classic collection.

This irreplaceable collection of recipes, first compiled in 1937 by the Country Women's Association of NSW, has been enjoyed in homes around the country for more than seventy years. Updated for use in the modern kitchen, these delightful recipes traverse every aspect of the culinary world, from starters,appetisers and mains to delightful cakes, partries and desserts, with special sections on home-made jams and preserves, pickles and chutneys, sweets, beverages and more. This book is an essential reference for every cook, offering helpful advice and handy hints that have stood the test of time, and a unique insight into kitchens of the past. You will love this wonderful cookbook, which has been inspiring Australian women for generations.

Chapters include

Beverages
Starters - Canapes, Appetisers, Entrees
Sandwiches
Light Meals and Sides - Eggs and Omelettes, Soups, Vegetables, Salads
Dressings and Sauces
Mains - Fish and Seafood, Poultry and Game, Meat, International Cookery
Pickles and Chutneys
Baking - Breads and Buns, Scones, Pikelets and Tea Cakes, Cakes and Sponges, Biscuits and Slices
Icings and Fillings
Pastries and Puddings - Pies and Tarts, Puddings
Jams and Jellies
Desserts - Fruit Desserts, Ice Creams and Sorbets, Souffles, Eclairs, Cream Puffs and Meringues, Fritters, Pancakes, Doughnuts and Waffles
Homemade Sweets
Stains and their removal
Plus an extensive Glossary

Book 2 - 256 pages, published 2011.

More treasured recipes, compiled by the Country Women's Association of NSW

Following on from the hugely successful Country Women’s Association Cookbook published in 2009, this volume presents another 285 treasured recipes from CWA members. Celebrating a long tradition of country cooking skills, the book features much-loved recipes for scones, cakes, biscuits, slices, soups, main courses, desserts, jams, confectionery and more. With a truly nostalgic feel, the book is nonetheless perfect for today’s cooks, offering simple, reliable recipes for everything from morning tea to a hearty dinner.

Chapters include

Introduction
Snacks and starters
Soups and sandwiches
Quiches, pies and savoury tarts
Main dishes
Salads and side vegetables
Desserts
Cakes and muffins
Biscuits and slices
Breads
Jams and confectionary
Sauces and preserves
Exhibition tips
Catering hints
Measuring up

The Country Women’s Association Cookbooks are both Australian publications. All measurements are in metric and metric cup and spoon.

The Country Women's Association of Australia has long been renowned for its work in support of rural families and communities, and for its members' cooking and catering. Their baked and bottled goods are must-see exhibits at local shows, and there are always long queues for the 'tea and scones' and other treats they serve up at many public functions. Their catering activities have made a huge contribution to the CWA's fundraising efforts.
The cooking skills of CWA members are legendary and it is no exaggeration to say that The Country Women’s Association Cookbook is an Australian icon. Absolutely packed with hard-working, practical recipes, this has been an essential cookbook in Australian kitchen for generations, ever since it was first published in 1937. The 2 books are also available separately - click here for more information

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CWA Cookbooks 1 & 2 - Country Women's Association

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