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We created the Food & Words  writers' festival,

We sell out-of-print cookbooks.

At Food & Words we're invested in food, books & cooking.

Cookbook Love, and

We have a thing for scones.

We teach cooking & writing classes & workshops.

Talking Cookbook.

We write about food.

We created the 

Food & Words  writers' festival,

We sell out-of-print cookbooks.

At Food & Words

we're invested in food, books, cooking.

'Each weekly get-together was a warm celebration and such an incentive to keep writing.'  –Susan M, Write with Intent student

Food Memoir

Our residential food memoir writing workshop is held in the home of Jillie and William Arnott at Coolah Creek in central west NSW in May.

Jillie, an amazing country cook, and her husband William are incredibly generous hosts. Guests are invited to stay at the homestead for one, two or three nights. Or, you can travel in daily for the workshop, which runs from 10am–4pm on May 3–4.

Here's your chance to tackle that long-held dream to write your family food stories and record imporatnt recipes for future generations to enjoy.

We're bound to spend as much time in the kitchen and around the dining table as we do writing – although you don't have to, there is a veranda chair with your name on it.

May 3-4, 2025

Coolah Creek, NSW 

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

“You learn to cook so that you don't have to be a slave to recipes. You get what's in season and you know what to do with it.' –Julia Child 

“I just spent a wonderful rainy afternoon watching the talks, yet another thought provoking, fascinating and compelling collection of ideas and authors.”

FOOD TALKS

A family-focussed day at Vaucluse House

Immerse yourself in the rich food history of  Vaucluse House at this festive celebration of Spring.  Enjoy fascinating talks and food demonstrations, and shop from range of stalls featuring Sydney’s finest artisan producers. 

Barbara hosts a fascinating program of talks: What's for dinner? featuring Drs Scott Hill and Jacqui Newling; Cooking the Books with Jane Morrow, Publishing Director, Murdoch Books; Farah Celjo, Managing Editor, SBS Food and presenter on ‘The Cook Up’ and Dr Jacqui Newling, Gastronomer and Sydney Living Museums’ Curator; and Caring for Country: Indigenous perspectives on gardening and plants with D’harawal Saltwater Knowledge Keeper Shannon Foster.

Date Sunday, 11 September 

Time 10am to 3pm

Location Vaucluse House, Wentworth Road, Vaucluse

Tickets $15 (free for 12 years and under)

Spring Harvest Festival

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FESTIVAL

Food & Words 2022

Tiny, but mighty personable, the Food & Words writers' festival turns 10 this year. To celebrate, we plan to serve cake. Other than that, we are committed to delivering a festival program that features some of the country's leading writers on food in an atmosphere that is both generous and hospitable. Read more on the Writers' Festival page or go straight to the booking page to purchase your ticket.

Date Sunday October 9

Time 10am-4pm

Location Enid Cook Room, Level 1, 405 Crown Street (above Surry Hills Library), Surry Hills

Cost $330 (plus booking fee)

The world's most intimate writers' festival