Editing, design and layout of 76 page perfect bound recipe book by Jen Leheny
'A Recipe for Success' cook book for the Canberra Southern Cross Club
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I recently produced a cookbook, 'A Recipe for Success', to commemorate the golden anniversary of the Canberra Southern Cross Club.
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The recipe book began with an introduction from Canberra Southern Cross Club CEO, Ian Mackay, and introduced the featured chefs (L-R below) Jojy Vatolly, Alex Kimmorley, Brad Howden, and Pheobe Tarrant.
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Next was some history of the Club, which first opened its doors in 1972.
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A photo collage was used for this double page spread, showing some of the past and present Club chefs.
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The design was simple, classic, and elegant throughout the recipe book.
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The recipe book features 25 of the Canberra Southern Cross Club's most loved dishes along with stories and memories behind each dish.
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Food photography and styling for the recipes was done by Adam McGrath, with other photos taken by Amanda Kelly, both highly regarded Canberra photographers.
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The recipes are beautifully presented throughout, with much care taken to make them easy and accessible for the home cook.
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Dessert, my favourite course of any meal! Photos for the entrée, main and dessert spreads were chosen for their mouth watering photography.
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Below, two delicious recipes and the stories behind them - Crème Brûlée with Berry Melange and Espresso Parfait.
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The recipe book concludes with another full page spread.
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Editing, design and layout of 76 page printed perfect bound recipe book by Jen Leheny
'A Recipe for Success' cook book for the Canberra Southern Cross Club