Stephanie Alexander — 30 years of The Cook's Companion

When chef and restaurateur Stephanie Alexander published her Cook's Companion in 1996, she could not have known that it would become Australia's kitchen bible. An A to Z guide to ingredients, from abalone to zucchini, the book includes detailed explanations of varieties and seasons, as well as selection and storage tips, alongside a glossary of techniques and tools — everything a curious cook could need. Now 85 years old, Stephanie Alexander says the new 30th anniversary edition of the book will be her final revision. Guest:  Stephanie Alexander, chef and writer Get in touch: We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] This episode of Every Bite was produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation.

An episode of the Every Bite podcast, hosted by Australian Broadcasting Corporation, titled "Stephanie Alexander — 30 years of The Cook's Companion" was published on April 3, 2026 and runs 28 minutes.

April 3, 2026 ·28m · Every Bite

Summary

When chef and restaurateur Stephanie Alexander published her Cook's Companion in 1996, she could not have known that it would become Australia's kitchen bible. An A to Z guide to ingredients, from abalone to zucchini, the book includes detailed explanations of varieties and seasons, as well as selection and storage tips, alongside a glossary of techniques and tools — everything a curious cook could need. Now 85 years old, Stephanie Alexander says the new 30th anniversary edition of the book will be her final revision. Guest:  Stephanie Alexander, chef and writer Get in touch: We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] This episode of Every Bite was produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation.

Episode Description