Every year, hundreds of talented amateurs spend hours preparing entries for cooking competitions run as part of 600 or so agricultural shows across Australia. In their quest for a precious blue ribbon, they use recipes based on generations of experience and strict judging codes that demand absolute perfection. In this follow-up to her first award-winning book, <I>The Blue Ribbon Cookbook</I>, Liz Harfull brings together 70 tried and true recipes from some of the country's most enthusiastic and talented show cooks. But more than that, <I>The Australian Blue Ribbon Cookbook</I> includes their heart-warming stories and the wisdom, knowledge, and generosity of spirit that bring success, even for novices. Whether it's a traditional Mixed Mustard Pickle or Madeira Cake, mouth-watering Sausage Rolls or Pumpkin Damper, Jenny's Jam Drops or Cousin Barb's Jelly Slice, there is something delicious for everyone to try. The end results may even win you a blue ribbon! Includes metric measurements.