COOKERY BOOKS FOR MOTHER’S DAY

IN GOOD COMPANY BY SOPHIE HANSEN

They say food is best when shared: cook Sophie Hansen has designed a gorgeous collection of recipes around this very concept. Discover 120 seasonal dishes for family feasts, large gatherings and relaxed get-togethers. RRP AU$39.99; NZ$45.

THE SLOW COOK BY JUSTINE SCHOFIELD

It’s the perfect time to bring out the slow cooker and whip up some wholesome, hearty meals. From tagines and pot roasts to soups and curries, embrace slow cooking with Justine Schofield’s delicious recipes. RRP $39.99 (AU and NZ).

FISHY FIXES

Love a fresh fillet of fish but not the smell that lingers? Alisa and Cynthia Mayne, authors of Green Cleaning, have a simple solution we love. “As soon as you take the fish out of the pan, throw in a blob of peanut butter ... it absorbs the lingering odour instantly.”