Gourmand World Cookbook Awards

Recently Lyndey Milan was named top Australian cookbook author in two categories of the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Awards and topped it off last week with an International win, beating entries from 205 countries.

Lyndey took home the top Australian award for Best Culinary Travel Book in Australia and Best TV Series Cookbook in Australia for her wonderful cookbook Taste of Australia. She was then short-listed for the Best TV cookbook in English for the global awards in Yantai, China and was announced the global winner.

Lyndey Milan's Taste of Australia has been named The Best TV Series Cookbook in English in the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. This is an extraordinary accolade considering the competition for the title. These awards, the only ones of their type as known as the Culinary Olympics, were started 20 years ago by Edouard Cointreau. They are held in a different country each year and Lyndey joined the creme de la crème of world food communicators at a five day food and wine conference and expo in Yantai.

Lyndey Milan's Taste of Australia was published by Hardie Grant Books in September 2014, RRP $39.95, and is available in all good bookstores and online at Cooked.

You can see Lyndey's TV series of the same name on LifeStyle FOOD on Sunday nights at 6.30pm, repeated the following Saturday at 8.30am (also screened on +2 two hours after each broadcast).

-Lyndey Milan shines a spotlight on local producers and the abundance of fresh produce at our fingertips. We're very lucky to have Lyndey!' Maggie Beer

Taste of Australia is a comprehensive exploration of the incredibly diverse food culture of Australia. Travel with much-loved Australian media personality, Lyndey Milan to unearth the real taste of Australia. From the cultural melting pots and diverse cuisines of the capital cities to the fresh produce of the lush wine regions and the spectacular high country; the
delectable seafood of the sun-kissed coast to the indigenous flavours of the Australian bush – this is a true Australian culinary adventure.

Along the way, Lyndey cooks with a host of characters – including well-known chefs Rick Stein, Pete Evans, Neil Perry and Maggie Beer. Each personality contributed their favourite recipes to showcase the quintessential flavours of Australia. The colourful recipes are divided into collections from each region Lyndey visits and all explore the incredible
produce and distinct flavours that make up our national palate.

Showcasing delectable treats including Smoked Trout -Tartare' with Granny Smith and Walnut Salad from the Snowy Mountains; Mustard Pikelets with Minted Lamb from Albury; The Perfect Pork Steak with Figs and Soft Polenta from the Hawksbury River; and Chocolate, Cabernet and Rhubarb Dessert from the Barossa Valley – Taste of Australia is a must-have companion for every Australian home cook.

For over 30 years, Lyndey Milan has worked across TV, radio and print media. She was Food Director of The Australian Women's Weekly for nearly 10 years and co-host of the Channel 9 cooking show Fresh. Since 2011, Lyndey has hosted six television series, including Lyndey Milan's Taste of Australia. Lyndey won The Vittoria Legend Award at the Sydney Morning Herald's Good Food Guide 2012 awards and was awarded the Order of Australia on Australia Day in 2014.