About this Event
There’s something special about having a favourite author back at Books for Cooks, especially when we cook from her books in our own kitchen.
Originally from Miami, Danielle trained in some of America’s best-known kitchens, including The French Laundry and Chez Panisse in California, before moving to Australia. As head chef of Sydney’s acclaimed Fred’s, she became known for her seasonal cooking and her ability to make the most of good ingredients.
We were fortunate to launch both Danielle’s first book, Always Add Lemon, and her second, Recipes for a Lifetime of Beautiful Cooking, here at Books for Cooks. We regularly use both at home, so we know firsthand how useful and inspirational they are in the kitchen.
In Made Simple, Danielle turns her attention to everyday cooking, showing how good ingredients, seasonal produce and straightforward techniques can make a meal special without unnecessary fuss. With more than 80 recipes, the book offers fresh ideas and clever combinations that encourage cooks to try something new while keeping things achievable.
Simple cooking need never be dull. Danielle knows when to keep things straightforward and when a small twist can make all the difference. Her approach is a reminder to cook with the seasons and make the most of what’s fresh and available.
We’ll put that philosophy into practice on the evening, preparing a selection of tastes from Made Simple using seasonal produce sourced from the Queen Victoria Market, just outside our front door. It’s a chance to try the recipes and discover what the book has to offer.
Whether you’re looking for inspiration for weeknight dinners or dishes to share with friends, Made Simple deserves a place in the kitchen. Alongside Danielle’s first two books, it shows how good cooking can be inventive, relaxed and thoroughly enjoyable.
Please join us on Tuesday 10th November to celebrate another wonderful book from one of our favourite authors, Danielle Alvarez.
FAQs
Will the event be held outside?
Yes, subject to weather, the event may be held under the Market sheds behind our bookstore. We recommend dressing warmly.
Will the tastes prepared by you cater for food allergies and specialty diets?
No. We will endeavour to choose taste options that cater for most people. Our kitchen is not gluten-free.
Can I buy books by Danielle Alvarez?
Yes, Danielle's three books will be available for purchase on the night.
Can I bring a book I purchased elsewhere to be signed?
Please don't. We subsidise our events and buying a book from us makes our events sustainable. If you do bring a book purchased elsewhere, please consider supporting our events program by buying another book
I can't attend the event, can I buy/pre-order a signed copy of the book?
Yes. Copies will be available for signing and purchase on the night. If you can't attend, we can organise to post signed and personalised copies to you. Please call to arrange.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
If you haven't visited the bookstore for a few years, please note we have moved to the northern side of the Queen Victoria Market. Our address is 115-121 Victoria Street (next to A Shed)
We recommend public transport.
The 19, 20, 57, 59 (Elizabeth St)and 55 (William & Peel St) trams go past the Queen Victoria Market and run frequently. We are in the Free Tram Zone and are a short 50m walk from the Elizabeth St Queen Victoria Market stop and the Peel St Queen Victoria Market stop. The new Victoria St stop is directly in front of the bookshop. State Library, Parkville, Melbourne Central and Flagstaff railway stations are two blocks away.
If driving, there is plenty of metered parking on Queen St near the corner of Victoria St. There is also limited parking on Victoria Street outside the store.
What is the refund policy?
Tickets are not refundable.
Is my registration/ticket transferable?
Yes - to another person - just have them present your ticket on the evening.
I have a ticket but can't attend.
Space and tickets are limited. We will have a waiting list. If you can't attend having booked, please either give your ticket to someone else or let us know so we can issue your ticket to the next person on the wait list.
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Books for Cooks, 115-121 Victoria Street, Melbourne, Australia
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