{"product_id":"books-co-the-small-kitchen-cook-by-ashleigh-butler","title":"BOOKS \u0026 CO - The Small Kitchen Cook - by Ashleigh Butler","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Small Kitchen Cook is for anyone who loves food and travels in (or just loves) campervans, caravans or tiny houses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAshleigh Butler has spent a decade living and travelling in campervans across Australia and the US with her partner, Jared. Although she left behind the ideals and conveniences of suburban life, Ash wasn’t prepared to abandon wholesome and conscious cooking, even in their unconventional kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn her first collection of more than 65 recipes for campervans, caravans and tiny homes, Ash shows it’s simple to cook delicious, seasonal and nourishing food when all you’ve got is a two-burner stove, a small fridge and an incredible, everchanging view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is food for adventurers with a mind for sustainability and anyone who wants to eat fresh, wholesome meals as varied as the seasons, locations and friends they meet along their journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in hardcover format, The Small Kitchen Cook runs to 216 pages, presented with a debossed cover, full colour images and hand-drawn illustrations and lettering throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExploring Eden Media\u003c\/strong\u003e is an independent publishing house focussed on in-depth, highly curated information for travellers, rather than tourists. Our writers and creators are award-winning tour guides and authors, experienced travellers and passionate explorers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was founded by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lifeintheslowlane\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMelissa Connell\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/brendanbatty\"\u003eBrendan Batty\u003c\/a\u003e, who both have a passion for travelling slowly, because it’s as much about the destination as it is about the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardcover, 216 Pages printed on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fsc.org\/en\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFSC-certified paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon footprint: approximately 2.5kg  \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur books plant forests.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2672\/2026\/files\/297843143_629854735121745_3696009600823294374_n_480x480.jpg?v=1661390571\" alt=\"\" width=\"221\" height=\"221\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR- ASHLEIGH BUTLER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg height=\"233\" width=\"350\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2672\/2026\/files\/Credit-Nicky-Akehurst_480x480.webp?v=1661389744\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAshleigh and her partner, Jared Campbell, have spent half a decade travelling across Australia and the US in a campervan. During that time, Ash drew on her love of cooking, experimentation, and work as a cook in small cafes and, often, caterer to the giant gatherings organised by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vanlifediaries\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@vanlifediaries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(a social media platform of which Jared is a co-founder), to become an expert on preparing great food in small spaces, often with little more than a two-burner gas stove, a good knife, a mortar and pestle and pantry basics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer first collection of recipes for tiny kitchens, called The Small Kitchen Cook, will include tried-and-tested recipes perfect for anyone who regularly cooks in small spaces while camping and travelling, in campervans, caravans tiny homes, or even on boats and yachts. It is slated to go on sale in mid-2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book’s focus is on preparing healthy, wholesome food that is easy to store, uses everyday ingredients, and reduces food waste. Recipes are as wide-ranging and delicious as prawn tostadas, oven-less pizza, rogan josh, van-made ricotta, and cacao and coconut mousse. Ash suggests ways to make them vegetarian and vegan in most recipes if they aren’t already.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘The cookbook targets people who travel in campervans, caravans or other rolling homes. It is also perfect for people who live or stay in tiny homes, studio apartments, or other living spaces with limited kitchen space.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsh’s book will contribute to our commitment that our books do more good than harm by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/exploringedenbooks.com\/our-books-plant-forests\/\"\u003ehelping plant native, biodiverse, Australian forests\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Vanlife on Instagram\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vanlifediaries\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@vanlifediaries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor follow Ash’s personal account –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/youandiandthesky\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@youandiandthesky\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BOOKS \u0026 CO- FOR THE GROWN UPS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39990331965538,"sku":"","price":39.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2672\/2026\/products\/TheSmallKitchenCook-lr.webp?v=1661389969","url":"https:\/\/makinwhoopeegiftshop.live\/products\/books-co-the-small-kitchen-cook-by-ashleigh-butler","provider":"Makin' Whoopee Gift Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}