Due North

Name: Due North
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781760637293
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An expedition through Australia from Tasmania to the Gulf

By James Viles

Summary

Due North by James Viles offers an enticing journey through the diverse landscapes of northern Australia. The author, known for his culinary prowess, immerses readers in a culinary and cultural exploration. Viles shares personal anecdotes and insights as he forges connections with nature and local communities, while also providing a fresh perspective on sustainable living and eating.
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You might enjoy this book if you're passionate about exploring wild and rugged landscapes through compelling storytelling and stunning imagery. The author takes you on an inspirational journey into remote regions, offering insights into the abundant natural beauty, along with a celebration of local food and culture. This travel and adventure narrative blends personal reflections with vivid descriptions, perfect for those who love a blend of gastronomy and the untamed outdoors.

Due North

An Australian food adventure, from the stark beauty of Tasmania due north through red earth to the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Description

This is award-winning chef James Viles' photographic journal of his road trip from Tassie to the Top End, from Flinders Island in the Tasman Sea to the Gulf of Carpentaria.

His focus is real food, where it comes from, how it's grown, tended and harvested and how it sometimes flourishes in the most hostile and breathtakingly beautiful parts of Australia.

James describes the people he meets along the road and the conversations he has with foragers, food producers, fishermen, tribal elders, local farmers, all of whom are knowledgeable and passionate about Australia and Australian ingredients. James also discovers that sleeping in a swag under the stars reminds him about what matters and reconnects him to his creative self.

With exquisite imagery from Adam Gibson, this is an extraordinary portrait of a country.

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Many reviews highlight that Due North by James Viles captures the essence of adventure and gastronomy, showcasing the raw beauty of hunting and gathering in untouched landscapes. The book is praised for transforming these natural experiences into culinary arts, offering a refreshing perspective on authentic outdoor experiences.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760637293

Publisher: Murdoch Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 July 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Murdoch Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 906g

Pages: 240

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Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food James Viles New Zealand and Australia Published Non-Fiction Travel & Adventure

About the Author

James Viles is one of Australia's most respected chefs. Winning a coveted chef's hat in its first year, Biota Dining is one of the most awarded regional restaurants in NSW. Honoured in the Australian Financial Review Top 100 Restaurants 2015, James won The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide Regional Restaurant of the Year 2015 and 2016, second hat in 2017. James' first book, Biota: Grow, gather, cook, was published by Murdoch Books in 2015.

Chef and co-founder of two-hatted Biota Dining in Bowral NSW, James has become one Australia's most respected chefs & restaurateurs, recognised in particular for his commitment to sustainability and his creative affiliation with nature. His menus are deeply connected to the land, and he gathers inspiration from his travels through Australia. Biota Dining has become one of the most awarded regional restaurants in NSW and has retained its two hats with the Good Food Guide since its second year of opening in 2011. James' extra-curricular roles outside of the restaurant include regular travel through Australia documenting ingredients; in 2017 he was officially made 'a friend to Australia' through Tourism Australia and is an active ambassador with Jaguar Land Rover Australia and Electrolux. James first book BIOTA: grow, gather, cook was published by Murdoch Books in 2015.