Join us at Books@Stones on Thursday 13 November for a special event with celebrity chef Mel Alafaci to celebrate the launch of her festive-themed cookbook, Christmas Quickies: Effortless Festive Feasts!

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a stress-free Christmas and Festive Season?

Let Chef Mel help you have the most relaxing and delicious festive season ever with her clever collection of show-stopping festive meals. Most of these can be prepared in advance, leaving you free on the big day to enjoy special moments with your family and friends…instead of working hard and stressing in your kitchen.

Chef Mel’s recipes are clever, versatile and delicious. She has even written a leftover cookbook, which is included in the back of this cookbook. Get ready to have some fun and learn some incredible ‘cheffy’ skills along the way.

The collection of recipes will cover everything you need so that you have this festive season and future festive seasons covered. Breads, crackers, starters, mains, desserts, baking and leftovers. These are quick and easy recipes, perfect for lazy but delicious Christmas and festive season feasts.

You’ll also enjoy cooking again because she shares all her tips, tricks and hacks to take every shortcut possible so you have more time to relax and enjoy the round of applause when your guests and family taste your culinary masterpieces. Happy Cooking!

With a smile that can light up a room, Chef Mel Alafaci has become a globally recognised chef and food educator. Her recent success in the USA means she’s Australia’s hottest rising culinary personality. Born in Zimbabwe, Chef Mel lived in South Africa before moving to Australia and starting her reign in the global foodie market. She has an unwavering passion for cooking, eating, and teaching. And her intoxicating enthusiasm, authenticity, and unique culinary lingo will have you hungry to flex your muscles in the kitchen. Chef Mel is brilliant at adding humour, shortcuts, tricks, and hacks to all those tedious tasks, as well as making the scary ones simple and easy to accomplish.

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All our events are free to attend, but bookings are required as seats are limited.