Stephanie Alexander is one of Australia's most prominent food educators. Her 50 year career includes being the owner-chef of several restaurants, the author of books and countless of articles about food matters.
She has been awarded the Order of Australia - and has done groundbreaking work in creating the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation.
Home is Alexander's 19th cookbook and it contains more than 200 recipes as well as ten essays. She will share some recipes suitable for summer dining.
It's a reflection on the people, places, experiences and ingredients that have been contributed to her joy of food, she told Kathryn Ryan.
"For most people, if they love good food and they love being around a table with people they care about, it is one of the most delightful ways of bringing joy into your life."