By RUTH PRETTY
Penguin Group (NZ) | RRP $65.00 | Hardback | October 2012
Stylish cooking ideas, entertaining secrets and more than 100 delectable recipes from one of our best-loved chefs and caterers.
From her signature Roast Chicken, Herb Stuffing and Bacon sandwiches to her deliciously rich Blackcurrant and Wine Chocolate crème brûlée, Ruth Pretty certainly knows how to put on a good spread. In this book, Ruth shares stylish cooking ideas, entertaining secrets and more than 100 delectable recipes that will impress and delight your loved ones.
Whether it involves guests having drinks on the lawn, a casual weekend lunch on the verandah or a glamorous dinner in front of the fire, Ruth Pretty’s own home is the ideal spot for entertaining. The established fruit trees, egg-laying hens and sustainable kitchen garden all support Ruth’s passion for local, seasonal, fresh food, and provide the perfect backdrop for her latest cookbook.
So gather some friends and family around your table and join one of our best-loved chefs and caterers in Ruth Pretty Cooks at Home.
My husband Paul and I are often asked, ‘Do you cook at home?’ Well, of course we do. I relish being in my kitchen at home and when we have guests, I like to cook so that everyone feels they have really enjoyed our hospitality. I want company to relax, conversation to flow and guests to say, ‘Is it really 11pm?’ – Ruth Pretty
About the Author
Ruth Pretty is one of New Zealand’s best-known food personalities. Her interests extend beyond the highly successful catering company she runs in partnership with her husband Paul, into a diverse range of culinary activities including a popular cooking school, kitchen shop and a branded range of preserves. Ruth regularly presents popular cooking demonstrations at charity events and food shows and is the author of six cookbooks. Ruth Pretty’s cook school and kitchen shop is located on the Kapiti Coast. www.ruthpretty.co.nz
Hargy - 11 years ago
We attended a wedding in the garden at Ruth Pretty’s. The setting beautiful, the service and food wonderful. I would love to receive a copy of Ruth’s book.
Hargy