Go Fish : Recipes and Stories from the New Zealand coast

Finalist in the Illustrated Non-Fiction category. Al Brown is the acclaimed Wellington chef and owner of Logan Brown - one of Wellington's top restaurants. He's also one of the stars of 'Hunger for the Wild' and author of the successful cookbook of the same name. Brownie is a passionate man - he has loved fishing since he was a little nipper growing up and going fishing with his dad in the holidays, and he still loves nothing better than getting out there and going fishing with mates or his kids - nearly as much as he loves cooking. In this book he brings both of these great passions together, giving us 90 exceptional fish recipes. Some of these recipes are very simple, and they are all approchable and cookable. They underscore Al's philosophy that good food is about freshness of produce - and then cooking it and seasoning it correctly. It's crucial that the flavours work well together, that the components are all in harmony and that it's all served generously. Stunningly photographed by Kieran Scott, Go Fish is the must-have cookbook for every New Zealand household. It takes us back to the simple days when a great meal could be had simply by casting your line from the dinghy.

Winner of New Zealand Post Book Awards: Illustrated Non-Fiction 2010 and New Zealand Post Book Awards: People's Choice 2010. Shortlisted for Nielsen BookData New Zealand Booksellers' Choice Award 2010.