Not simply a collection of recipes, this book is a culinary journey around New Zealand, discovering regional ingredients, both traditional and modern. Each chapter represents one of 18 regions and explores three or four ingredients particular to that area, along with recipes using those ingredients with stunning photographs to introduce each chapter. There are recipes to suit every taste and occasion, including a simple salad using Clevedon buffalo mozzarella, chargrilled Kaikoura crayfish, barbecued leg of Canterbury lamb and amazing Bay of Plenty avocado chocolate truffles. Enjoy the best of New Zealand s outstanding food.