Books for Cooks

We're celebrating the launch of Alex & Jaimee's new and exciting book about eating seasonally, reducing food waste and eating well at home.

We first met Alex & Jaimee when we launched their first book Cornersmith. It was a wonderful event with Alex demonstrating pickling and preserving in the bookshop. Fast forward a few years, and Alex and Jaimee are now releasing their fourth book; still championing zero food waste, eating seasonally, preserving, pickling, fermenting and eating well - all from their Cornersmith Cookery School where they teach traditional kitchen skills for modern cooks, highlighting the importance of seasonal eating and reducing food waste.

Their mission is to empower home cooks to make less wasteful, more delicious meals every day.
So, if you, like us often have a fridge full of leftovers or small quantities, then this is the book for you. The Food Saver's A-Z is a timeless resource packed with ideas and advice for reducing food waste and making great meals with what you already have , whether that's half a jar of tomato paste, a handful of green beans that have seen better days or a whole cauliflower that looked beautiful at the shops but now looks sad and guilty.
The Food Saver's A-Z is full of food waste hacks , storage tips , swaps and shortcuts for more than 150 common vegetables, fruits and kitchen staples, as well as hundreds of recipes from the popular Cornersmith Cooking School. In other words, the ultimate modern reference guide to storing, using up and making the most of each ingredient in your fridge, pantry or fruit bowl.

Interested in reducing your eco footprint, reducing food waste, saving money and eating well?
Then please join us on Tuesday 18th October for a wonderful educational empowering and intimate discussion with Alex and Jaimee with tastes from the book and matching drinks.

Tickets are limited. 

 FAQs

Can I buy/order a signed copy of The Food Saver's A-Z?
Copies will be available for signing and purchase on the night - $49.95.  If you can't attend we can organise to post signed copies to you.  Postage (tracked & insured): Victoria $7.95; Australia wide $12.95; overseas we'll quote.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
If you haven't visited the bookstore for a few years, please note we have moved to the northern side of the Queen Victoria Market.  Our address is 115-121 Victoria Street (next to A Shed)
We recommend public transport. The 19, 20, 57 (Elizabeth St)and 55 (William & Peel St) trams go past the Queen Victoria Market and run frequently.  We are in the Free Tram Zone and are a short 50m walk from the Elizabeth St Queen Victoria Market stop and the Peel St Queen Victoria Market stop.  Melbourne Central and Flagstaff railway stations are two blocks away.

If driving, there is plenty of metered parking on Queen St near the corner of Victoria St.  There is also limited parking on Victoria Street outside the store.

 Is my registration/ticket transferable?
Yes - to another person - just have them present your ticket on the evening.  

What is the refund policy?
Tickets are not refundable. 

COVID-19 - please note.
Our shop is a small intimate venue. Seating will be reasonably close, but will be limited. Wine and food will be served. The space is well ventilated. Consistent with Government recommendations, please seriously consider wearing a mask unless eating and drinking. Your hosts are fully vaccinated.