Maggie’s Farm / Maggie Beer ; illustrations by Jiri Tibor Novak

Author:
Beer, Maggie
Illustrator:
Novak, Jiri Tibor

Publisher:
St. Leonards, N.S.W. : Allen & Unwin, 1993
“A Rathdowne Book”

ISBN:
1863734252 (paperback)

Format:
Softcover

Pages:
261 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes index and bibliography (pp. 253–254)

Condition:
Very Good – light shelf wear to base of spine and cover edges. Internally clean, tightly bound, and unmarked.

Description:
In Maggie’s Farm, beloved Australian chef and food icon Maggie Beer invites readers into the heart of her Barossa Valley life. Blending practical, seasonal recipes with personal stories from her farm, this book celebrates cooking with freshness, purpose, and joy.

Illustrated with whimsical artwork by Jiri Tibor Novak, the book features rustic dishes that are simple yet deeply flavourful — with an emphasis on local produce, slow food, and the natural rhythm of the land.

Part recipe book, part memoir, Maggie’s Farm is a thoughtful, beautifully written ode to country living, food sustainability, and family heritage.

Why You’ll Love It:
If you love paddock-to-plate cooking, rustic seasonal dishes, or just Maggie Beer’s inimitable storytelling voice, this is a perfect addition to your kitchen library. Ideal for cooks, food lovers, or fans of Australian food culture and regional lifestyle writing.

Weight for Shipping Purposes:
Calculated using recycled and protective packaging materials.