WHISK — Cookbooks at Volume

Kai for Matariki. It’s mid-winter and Matariki is approaching. It’s a time to connect with whānau and friends. And what better way to celebrate than to share food? Whether you are laying down a hāngī, looking for a hearty winter treat, or a vegan feast, you’ll be sure to find something special in our selection of Aotearoa cookbooks.

In Kai, you’ll find the perfect match of story and food. The award-winning title celebrates the gathering of food and the gathering of people. Award-winning food photographer Christall Lowe invites you to join her whanau table and experience an abundance of mouthwatering dishes, a veritable feast for the eyes and for the stomach. Kai is a passionate homage to a life deeply rooted in food, where exquisite flavours weave seamlessly with cherished food memories.

Hiakai is an outstanding cookbook. Monique Fiso is a modern-day food warrior, taking Māori cuisine to the world. Ranging between history, tradition and tikanga, as well as Monique's personal journey of self-discovery, it tells the story of kai Māori, provides foraging and usage notes, an illustrated ingredient directory, and exquisite recipes that give this ancient knowledge new life. Hiakai offers up food to behold, to savour and celebrate.

European-inspired vegan food from Flip Grater, musician and owner of iconic plant-based delicatessen, Grater Goods in Christchurch. The Grater Good highlights food that is truly delicious and about indulgence, yet happens to be good for you and the planet. The recipes in this book are unfussy, unpretentious and shareable. Flip encourages you to gather around tables, break bread and leave a ton of crumbs like the French do.

In her third book, My Darling Lemon Thyme: Every Day, Emma Galloway offers you quick and easy recipes, using readily available ingredients and simple techniques. All the recipes are vegetarian and gluten-free recipes you can trust, for every season, every day. Perfect for busy family life. Nourishing and flavour-filled dishes alongside tips and tricks for your home kitchen.

Left to right — internal pages from Kai, Hiakai, The Grater Good, Every Day.
(Click on the images to advance.)