{"product_id":"the-australian-hostess-cookbook-by-hanna-pan","title":"The Australian Hostess Cookbook by Hanna Pan","description":"\u003ci\u003eFree shipping within Australia, international delivery available\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Australian Hostess Cookbook is a charming and practical guide to the art of entertaining, curated by Hanna Pan. Born from a 1968 national \"Hostess of the Year\" competition, this collection features over two hundred tried-and-true recipes and party menus contributed by forty talented women from across Australia. From the sophisticated harbour-side apartments of Sydney to the rugged outback cattle stations, the book celebrates a diverse range of hosting styles suitable for any occasion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are planning a formal dinner, a casual fondue evening, a roaring twenties night, or a relaxed buffet, this volume provides comprehensive, step-by-step instructions and schedules to ensure success. Beyond the recipes—which range from elegant appetisers to decadent sweets—the book offers invaluable tips on preparation, atmosphere, and wine selection. It serves as both a nostalgic snapshot of Australian social life and a functional resource for the modern entertainer. With expert testing by home economist Jane Meggit, these menus offer a delightful blend of local ingredients and international influence, inviting you to host with newfound confidence and creative flair.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsed (acceptable, see images, some yellowing, dust jacket wear, and dust jacket tear)\u003cbr\u003eHardcover","brand":"Blue Pigeon Goods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67578291028118,"sku":"e1_AUEG4JYDMIEL","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/5189\/4422\/files\/4097_837efa4e-dcc1-44b7-afc3-74940cfbac58.jpg?v=1791354368","url":"https:\/\/bluepigeongoods.com\/products\/the-australian-hostess-cookbook-by-hanna-pan","provider":"Blue Pigeon Goods Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}