{"title":"Sam Sempill","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the delightful world of Sam Sempill, a talented author who has carved a niche in the realm of cooking and food literature. Sam's works are well-regarded for their engaging storytelling and insightful exploration of culinary traditions. If you are an aficionado of authentic and flavourful cuisine, you’re in the right place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Sam's acclaimed publications is \u003cem\u003eEat Lao\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that invites readers on a culinary journey through Laos. This book is not just about recipes; it’s a celebration of Lao culture, capturing the essence of its vibrant and aromatic cuisine. With a focus on traditional cooking methods and locally-sourced ingredients, \u003cem\u003eEat Lao\u003c\/em\u003e serves as both a practical guide and a cultural exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSam Sempill has a unique ability to make readers feel as though they are cooking alongside a friend, sharing tips and anecdotes that make the process enjoyable and accessible. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a curious food enthusiast, Sam's works will inspire creativity and broaden your culinary horizons. Dive into this collection and let the flavours of Laos come alive in your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"eat-lao-by-sam-sempill-9781922779120","title":"Eat Lao","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSam Sempill was born in Australia and raised in a traditional Lao family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe recipes in \u003cem\u003eEat Lao\u003c\/em\u003e follow the trail of Sam's grandmother's cooking back to Lao. The food her grandmother cooked has remained a constant in Sam's life, providing her with a connection back to a country she left as a child. They celebrate the uniqueness of the Lao food tradition. Each recipe, like the scent of a signature perfume, evokes memories of a certain moment in time and tells the story of her family's journey from Lao to Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough compiling these recipes, Sam has discovered the central role that food has played in her family's life, and how food was used to communicate empathy and love, in a family where hugs and kisses were substituted with soups and braises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe recipes in this book aim to keep those memories alive and to share the unique flavours, joy, and love of cooking from a Lao kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46335998755052,"sku":"9781922779120","price":48.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16202323482872.jpg?v=1743665469"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sam-sempill.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}