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Alex Barthel holding his prototype birthday present for his daughter’s 18th birthday, which is a copy of The Cook's Companion by Stephanie Alexander olding his prototype birthday present for his daughter’s 18th birthday, which is a copy of The Cook's Companion by Stephanie Alexander

‘A time capsule’: Readers share tales of battered Stephanie Alexander cookbooks

On the 30th anniversary of The Cook’s Companion, Good Food put out a call for photos of battle-scarred books. They might be falling apart, but they tell beautiful stories of growing up and a life of cooking.

  • Sarah Norris

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Triple threat: Stephanie Alexander with all three editions of her mighty Cook's Companion.

Constant companion: Why we still trust Stephanie Alexander’s kitchen bible

In the “just Google it” era, what makes a 2.8kg book essential? Stephanie Alexander reflects on her 30-year mission to build Australia’s definitive kitchen guide.

  • Roslyn Grundy
Stephanie Alexander: “Using your body is important: use it or lose it.”

Stephanie Alexander: ‘Food isn’t intrinsically sexy, but it can certainly work up an atmosphere’

The renowned food educator and author discusses her sexiest recipe, finding a sense of community, and her weight-lifting regimen at 80.

  • Benjamin Law