Danielle Alvarez: Made Simple

Join us for an evening with the chef and author, Danielle Alvarez, in conversation with Justin Wolfers, as she talks about her new cookbook, 'Made Simple'. WHEN: Thursday, 3rd of December, at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Please arrive at 6:45 pm for a prompt 7 pm start. The event concludes at 8:30 pm, after the book signing. TICKETS: Admission + Book: $60.00 (excluding external fees). Includes admission for one to the event, a copy of Made Simple (RRP: $45.00), and a wine (or beverage) upon arrival. Unfussy recipes for every day. Everyone who's cooked a Danielle Alvarez recipe knows that she offers that extra something: a sharper, deeper, taste; flavours that are both familiar and surprising; methods that work perfectly. Her level of skill is rare in this world of too-many-cooks, and she imparts to her reader confidence and excitement: who knew I could make food like this, and so easily? Made Simple is Danielle at her most generous best – doing away with adornment and breaking cooking down into its simplest essentials. Here are over 80 of the best possible recipes for cooking at home, each one purpose-designed for ease and enjoyment. Danielle has decades of experience in restaurants and at home, distilling what belongs on a plate and what can be left out: real food, with a focus on what's achievable. The best recipes to enjoy at home, made simple. The very best in home cooking without the fuss, with over 80 recipes for simple perfection – from the acclaimed chef, home cook, columnist and cookbook author Danielle Alvarez. About the Author: Danielle Alvarez is a celebrated chef and cookbook author based in Sydney, renowned for her approach to seasonal, sustainable cooking. Originally from the United States, Alvarez honed her culinary skills at legendary establishments such as Chez Panisse and The French Laundry in California before relocating to Australia in 2014. In 2016 she opened celebrated, 2-hatted Sydney restaurant, Fred's, where her dishes highlighted the best of locally-sourced ingredients cooked over fire. Alvarez's food philosophy revolves around creating dishes that are not only delicious but also celebrate the integrity and freshness of the ingredients she uses. About Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore Rated as one of the top 10 bookstores in the world by National Geographic, Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore is an oasis for writers, readers, and coffee lovers. Books overflow from the shelves of their store, featuring a mix of new, second-hand, antiquarian and rare books. Stay a while & enjoy some homemade chai, and amazing coffee, and unearth a book treasure or two. Read more about the bookstore's story here, and about the real Gertrude & Alice here.