From Scratch – Cookbook Giveaway

Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of From Scratch: More Than 200 Handmade Pantry Essentials and Life-Affirming Kitchen Miracles by Fiona Weir Walmsley.

From Scratch by Fiona Weir Walmsley is a cheerful collection of recipes, and a simple guide to making your own food and staples, starting at the very beginning. If you are looking for a connection with what you eat, then this book is for you. More than 200 straightforward recipes – from basic pantry items and essential dairy products to decadent cakes, tasty dips, crackers, ferments and drinks – will give you the confidence to leave industrialised packaged goods behind.

Fiona paints a beautiful picture of life (and work) at Buena Vista Farm in Gerringong, NSW, and of the joy of making, sharing and enjoying things ‘from scratch’, no matter how busy you are. 

Our takes you inside this beautiful book and features the following

Special thanks to the publisher for providing three copies of this title in our promotion. Entry options include answering the following question in the comments section of this blog post.

Which recipe in the index would you like to try first?

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184 Comments

  • sarahawker  on  January 17, 2023

    Vegetarian sausage rolls

  • Shelley.b  on  January 17, 2023

    Lemonade scones

  • Cjennings  on  January 17, 2023

    Lemonade scones sound delicious!

  • stlrachelknits  on  January 17, 2023

    Ginger twirlys

  • et12  on  January 17, 2023

    Tomato chilli jam

  • matag  on  January 17, 2023

    Orange and almond cake

  • lean1  on  January 17, 2023

    Taco seasoning

  • ravensfan  on  January 17, 2023

    Lemony snickets

  • dataentrytard  on  January 17, 2023

    I would like to first try vanilla extract.

  • oduong930  on  January 17, 2023

    Vegetarian sausage rolls

  • dmco6863  on  January 17, 2023

    Armenian Spice Cake for sure

  • renharvey  on  January 18, 2023

    Cloud pickles

  • mbrfoil  on  January 18, 2023

    Vanilla Extract

  • youngsvnnhrs  on  January 18, 2023

    Utterly awesome chocolate cake

  • hrk  on  January 18, 2023

    Simple butter cake to save the day

  • v.t  on  January 18, 2023

    Anything with Rhubarb!

  • FJT  on  January 18, 2023

    Armenian spice cake

  • jluvs2bake  on  January 18, 2023

    Hairy balls. Next party. With a name tag.

  • wildchild  on  January 19, 2023

    Egg pasta

  • rkosully  on  January 19, 2023

    I would first like to make the Lemonade Scones.

  • Suzic33  on  January 19, 2023

    Tomato chilli jam

  • sayeater  on  January 19, 2023

    That Mango mustard would hit a lot of notes for me!

  • DarcyVaughn  on  January 19, 2023

    Chocolatey whacko bars

  • sallyc06  on  January 20, 2023

    Egg pasta sounds tasty!

  • LaurenE  on  January 20, 2023

    Tomato chilli jam

  • chefmichael  on  January 20, 2023

    Shortcrust pastry

  • skvalentine  on  January 20, 2023

    This book looks SUPER useful! I would try making curry powder first.

  • maggz19671  on  January 20, 2023

    Tomato chilli jam

  • sarahteertzah  on  January 20, 2023

    Carrot cake

  • kmn4  on  January 20, 2023

    Armenian spice cake

  • cynmcconniel  on  January 20, 2023

    oh my gosh I would love to learn how to make my own jams and jellies

  • Silvia.gil  on  January 20, 2023

    Lemonade sconeeess!!

  • roxlet  on  January 20, 2023

    Simple butter cake

  • amaLA  on  January 20, 2023

    I know it’s not exciting, but I’d like to try the mustard recipe first.

  • t.t  on  January 20, 2023

    Totally seedy crackers

  • Roblyn  on  January 20, 2023

    Tomato chilli jam

  • Roosta  on  January 20, 2023

    Passionfruit slice

  • mitts  on  January 20, 2023

    Marry Me caramels

  • reader1trees  on  January 21, 2023

    Lemon and passionfruit patty cakes

  • virjeania  on  January 21, 2023

    Nan’s scones

  • Pjhafer  on  January 21, 2023

    Lemonade Scones! Can’t wait to make a batch

  • Pamyoungvb  on  January 21, 2023

    All these basics – so many to try. However, I think I would start with the Armenian spice cake.

  • ResourcefulKitchen  on  January 21, 2023

    Armenian Spice Cake

  • jigglesfrog  on  January 21, 2023

    Garam masala

  • AliceinCookbooks  on  January 21, 2023

    Would love to explore more basic fermented stuff!

  • ceejayen  on  January 21, 2023

    Orange and almond cake

  • foodie16  on  January 21, 2023

    Visitor biscuits

  • ButterflyMarie  on  January 21, 2023

    Crumpets

  • Binguy  on  January 21, 2023

    No-bake hazelnut hedgehog slice

  • lucymajor94  on  January 22, 2023

    Tomato chilli jam

  • sharifah  on  January 22, 2023

    lemonade scones!

  • dzm  on  January 22, 2023

    orange and almond cake

  • Siegal  on  January 22, 2023

    Carrot cake

  • GreenhouseCheryl  on  January 22, 2023

    Lemon and olive oil cake

  • hettar7  on  January 22, 2023

    the rhubarb chia jam. always interested in new way to use rhubarb

  • demomcook  on  January 23, 2023

    Lemonade Scones!

  • Cmoran  on  January 24, 2023

    Passionfruit slice from page 166, would be my choice because my passionfruit vines are currently laden with fruit!

  • Gup  on  January 24, 2023

    Cheat’s Brownies! Who doesn’t love brownies!!

  • Maefleur  on  January 24, 2023

    Lemony snickets

  • paddlebro  on  January 24, 2023

    Garam masala

  • Charlieemma  on  January 25, 2023

    Yoghurt flatbread

  • Spikefamily  on  January 25, 2023

    Looking forward to trying the Lemony Snickets! Hoping I win! What a FORTUNATE EVENT that would be!

  • Dannausc  on  January 26, 2023

    Fried scones

  • Skorpyoh  on  January 26, 2023

    Oh, Sweet Lemon Slice

  • avonleajules  on  January 27, 2023

    orange & almond cake

  • maria411  on  January 28, 2023

    vanilla extract

  • Sawalkerflinders  on  January 28, 2023

    Crumpets

  • hypothermia  on  January 28, 2023

    Rhubarb and strawberry jam.

  • LeahT50  on  January 28, 2023

    Rhubarb Chia jam sounds delicious.

  • Gumnutpixie  on  January 28, 2023

    Nan’s scones

  • fionahw  on  January 28, 2023

    Lemonade scones

  • Atraynor  on  January 29, 2023

    Apple tea cake

  • AArgersi  on  January 29, 2023

    Za’atar

  • JEWGAL777  on  January 29, 2023

    Armenian spice cake

  • RSW  on  January 29, 2023

    Torte Caprese

  • irmaoberholzer  on  January 29, 2023

    We have moved to a lifestyle block a couple of years ago. We now have an establish vegetable garden and an orchard. I’m in the process of learning how to cook and make products from scratch. This book is exactly what I need.

  • Beckyth  on  January 29, 2023

    Rhubarb chia jam

  • Mariarosa  on  January 29, 2023

    The orange and almond cake

  • Laura1  on  January 30, 2023

    Orange and almond cake

  • Ingridemery  on  January 30, 2023

    Totally seedy crackers for me!

  • EmilyR  on  January 30, 2023

    orange and almond cake

  • AnnaZed  on  January 31, 2023

    Cheat’s brownie (‘Lazy lady’)

  • silversand  on  January 31, 2023

    Arrowroot biscuits

  • stulled  on  January 31, 2023

    Torte caprese

  • teamkies  on  January 31, 2023

    Passionfruit shortcake

  • smartie101  on  February 1, 2023

    Cheat Brownies

  • awayday  on  February 1, 2023

    Rhubarb chia jam

  • maci234  on  February 1, 2023

    Lemonade scones

  • Emmormous  on  February 2, 2023

    Lemonade Scones

  • banba1  on  February 2, 2023

    Torte Caprese

  • Plumbobmummy  on  February 2, 2023

    Pumpkin soup

  • Isis1981uk  on  February 2, 2023

    Red-wine vinegar

  • jessamybride  on  February 2, 2023

    Lemonade scones

  • Marnewein  on  February 2, 2023

    pizza sauce

  • Dendav  on  February 2, 2023

    Orange and almond cake

  • natric1  on  February 2, 2023

    Looks so much fun!

  • bopper  on  February 2, 2023

    Garam Masala

  • Leonard5854  on  February 2, 2023

    Anzac biscuits

  • minniebooks  on  February 3, 2023

    The beetroot relish sounds intriguing and those cinnamon scrolls sound delicious. Hard to choose!

  • kellilee  on  February 4, 2023

    Apple and berry crumble

  • agreaves19  on  February 4, 2023

    Orange and almond cake

  • Roofle  on  February 6, 2023

    tomato chilli jam. mmmmm

  • Jellyfish  on  February 7, 2023

    Armenian spice cake

  • prettypistol  on  February 7, 2023

    Orange and almond cake

  • lilmiztam22  on  February 7, 2023

    Tomato chilli jam

  • JenjiD  on  February 7, 2023

    Lemonade scones

  • Karla123  on  February 8, 2023

    Fruit loaf!

  • kmwyman  on  February 8, 2023

    tomato chilli jam

  • luccio  on  February 10, 2023

    Harissa

  • aealair  on  February 10, 2023

    Rhubarb chia jam

  • GrooveHeart  on  February 11, 2023

    The Orange & Almond cake – sounds like an amazing combination

  • Ishtar  on  February 11, 2023

    Lemon and olive oil cake

  • Lesevans6  on  February 12, 2023

    Orange and Almond Cake

  • emi10383  on  February 12, 2023

    Cloud pickles

  • krnries  on  February 16, 2023

    The Lemonade scones sound fab 🙂

  • etcjm  on  February 23, 2023

    Estelle’s insane slice

  • flkquilter  on  February 25, 2023

    Lemonade scones!!

  • Bake4one  on  February 26, 2023

    Passion fruit slice

  • clairew137  on  February 26, 2023

    Lemonade scones

  • Skorpyoh  on  February 27, 2023

    Lemonade Scones

  • Vanderjane  on  February 27, 2023

    Cheat’s brownies!

  • Vanderjane  on  February 27, 2023

    Cheat’s brownies

  • elisabeta  on  February 28, 2023

    Vegetarian sausage rolls

  • betsyradelow  on  February 28, 2023

    Cheat’s brownie (‘Lazy lady’)

  • ChicagoJen  on  March 1, 2023

    Breadsticks!

  • AvalancheRose  on  March 2, 2023

    I’d definitely want to try Lemonade Scones – sound delicious!

  • NaomiH  on  March 3, 2023

    Horseradish cream

  • RickPearson54  on  March 4, 2023

    lemonade scones

  • Athenajm  on  March 5, 2023

    I’m torn between the Simple Chocolate Ice Cream or the Lemonade Scones.

  • GillB  on  March 5, 2023

    Cloud Pickles

  • paulbing  on  March 7, 2023

    Lemonade Scones

  • zeeenie  on  March 7, 2023

    Egg pasta

  • djnielsen64  on  March 7, 2023

    Lemonade scones!

  • Maryd8822  on  March 7, 2023

    Marry me caramels

  • Breeze81  on  March 8, 2023

    Lemonade scones

  • Nipcando  on  March 8, 2023

    Great competition

  • Bookstack  on  March 8, 2023

    Vanilla Sugar 4

  • angiejackson  on  March 8, 2023

    Rhubarb chia jam

  • denise21  on  March 9, 2023

    Lemonade scones

  • ckelly2304  on  March 9, 2023

    Cheats brownies

  • sheridarby  on  March 9, 2023

    Armenian Spice Cake

  • Emmamaryd  on  March 9, 2023

    Lemonade scones

  • lisaa69  on  March 9, 2023

    Lemonade scones

  • mumliz  on  March 10, 2023

    Pizza sauce

  • nocona  on  March 10, 2023

    Ginger Twirlys sound great!

  • Sand9  on  March 10, 2023

    Apple Slice

  • pluckypuddin  on  March 10, 2023

    The recipes in this look absolutely fantastic! I would really love to try the Marry Me caramels!

  • Heaton99  on  March 10, 2023

    Lemonade scones sound good

  • portkey  on  March 10, 2023

    Orange and almond cake

  • Camille92  on  March 10, 2023

    Passionfruit slice!

  • nats7  on  March 10, 2023

    Cheat’s Brownie

  • RachelinTX  on  March 10, 2023

    My new fascination is flavored sugars.

  • elschneider  on  March 10, 2023

    Lemonade scones

  • DimensionAEB  on  March 10, 2023

    Tomato chilli jam

  • ClaireHamilton  on  March 10, 2023

    Orange and almond cake

  • ickle0ne  on  March 10, 2023

    Lemonade scones

  • PatBarrett  on  March 10, 2023

    Chocolatey whacko bars

  • ozfoodie  on  March 10, 2023

    The Yoghurt Maple Balls sound intriguing!

  • cmeiling  on  March 13, 2023

    Passionfruit shortcake !

  • madelainebj  on  March 13, 2023

    Lemonade scones

  • Lilli_  on  March 13, 2023

    Trying my hand at making any of the spices would be fun, but I think I’d do the pumpkin soup or fried scones first! I love pumpkin soup. 🙂

  • pfgarden  on  March 14, 2023

    Tomato chill jam

  • Celia88  on  March 15, 2023

    Lentil dahl

  • tarae1204  on  March 15, 2023

    Carrot cake

  • soylent_pete  on  March 16, 2023

    Tomato chilli jam

  • debbiehb  on  March 16, 2023

    Pizza sauce

  • ErinPacitti27  on  March 16, 2023

    Blueberry baked cheesecake sounds fabulous!

  • Carolyn99  on  March 16, 2023

    Biscotti as I have always enjoyed eating these

  • Tracezeus  on  March 16, 2023

    Lemonade scones

  • paulo_b  on  March 17, 2023

    Tomato chilli jam

  • misty33  on  March 17, 2023

    Lemony snickets

  • Terrill  on  March 17, 2023

    Passion fruit shortcake

  • Glimble  on  March 17, 2023

    Lemonade scones

  • e4b4  on  March 17, 2023

    I’d love to try the lemonade scones!

  • PhillipJD  on  March 18, 2023

    “Lemonade scones”.

  • leilx  on  March 22, 2023

    Armenian Spice Cake

  • Babycarrot  on  March 24, 2023

    Orange and almond cake – for citrus season!

  • Mjs73  on  March 25, 2023

    Lemonade scones! We love anything baked with lemon.

  • Jenamarie  on  March 25, 2023

    Blueberry baked cheesecake

  • Joycesere  on  March 26, 2023

    Tomato chilli jam

  • CatsintheKitchen  on  April 7, 2023

    Orange and almond cake

  • Lora724  on  April 7, 2023

    Pizza sauce

  • Bessp  on  April 14, 2023

    I’d like to try the Blueberry baked cheesecake

  • dwagon  on  April 14, 2023

    Rhubarb Jam

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