Welcome

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My name is Janice Sutton and I am a writer who loves to cook!

 

I am also an internationally award-winning publisher and author who is incredibly blessed to live in one of the most remote, breathtakingly beautiful corners of this earth - the island of Tasmania in Australia! 
 

I began my career as a BBC National Radio Researcher and Producer before moving to Australia, where I moved into print, writing reviews and articles for ACP magazines and regional magazines and papers, as well as writing my own monthly Arts Column for a time. Moving to Australia also provided me with the opportunity to complete a Masters Degree and explore and develop a budding passion for design (graphic, interior and ceramic). 

 

I created this website for fellow foodies, gastronomic travellers and enthusiastic home cooks, and for those who love beautiful food books.

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I also created this website to share artful food images and delicious recipes, including a scattering of recipes from some of Tasmania - and Australia's - most celebrated chefs and talented food producers, many of whom have generously shared some of their treasured recipes for my books: Garlic Feast: delicious garlic-inspired recipes for the quintessential garlic lover; Tomato: know, sow, grow, feast + Winter Wild: a feast of dark delights.

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Hailing from the UK originally, I have also shared a sprinkling of recipes from some of my favourite British cooks and chefs who have inspired me over the years.

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My first cookbook project was a collaboration with award-winning Tasmanian chef and cookbook author, Eloise Emmet: "The Real Food for Kids Cookbook" in 2015.

 

My first solo cookbook project was 'Garlic Feast: delicious garlic-inspired recipes for the quintessential garlic lover that went on to win international acclaim, followed by another co-authored book, Tomato: know, sow, grow, feast with Penny Woodward and Karen Sutherland, a gardening and cookbook that won GOLD at the IPPY's in New York in 2020 as well as a Joint Laurel for 'Best Gardening Book' at the Australian Horticultural Industry Media Awards the same year.

 

My most recent book project was Winter Wild: a feast of dark delights that celebrates Tasmania's coolest season (OFF Season). The first edition was released in 2021 and the 2nd revised and augmented edition published on 1st December 2025.

 

I am delighted to share with you too, that two more books are due for release in 2026/2027, a fun cocktail book inspired by MONA'S Dark Mofo Winter Festival, and the 2nd revised and augmented edition of Garlic Feast, that I am very excited about - watch this space! 

 

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WHAT INSPIRES ME

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Food, Glorious Food!

Nothing gives me greater pleasure than creating and sharing delicious, home-cooked dishes with family and friends.

 

One of my greatest pleasures is also eating out, whether enjoying a casual picnic on the beach with friends; sharing piping hot freshly cooked fish and chips with my husband Paul overlooking Hobart's picturesque waterfront; firing up the 'Barbie' on a cold winter's night to devour a fire-cooked chook, or discovering new and exciting eateries and bars off and on the beaten track.

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Stories + Community

The inspiration for my books springs from the grassroots of the incredible community in which I live here on the ruggedly beautiful island of Tasmania.

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Slow Food

Nothing beats food that has been sown, grown, prepared, cooked and shared with love. Food that is locally and sustainably sourced, and that celebrates each season in all its scrumptious glory!

 

Tasmania - a 'Foodie Paradise'!

Due to its cool temperate climate and pristine clean air and water, Tasmania grows and produces some of the freshest, healthiest and tastiest food on earth. Launceston our second largest city is a UNESCO city of gastronomy.

 

Tasmania also punches big for its diminutive demographic, with a wealth of 'foodie events', award-winning restaurants, top class chefs, cooks and gourmet food producers, offering world class paddock to plate dining and food experiences.

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Food dreams can come true in Tasmania!

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Gourmet Traveller

Hailing from Scotland in the Northern Hemisphere originally, and later growing up in England's picturesque West Country, I enjoyed numerous trips over the years to Europe and other far flung destinations. This instilled in me a love of travelling, and an appreciation for food inspired by many different cultures around the world. 

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Gratitude!

I do not take for-granted how blessed I am to live with my beautiful husband Paul in such a glorious part of the world. Neither to I take for-granted the freedom I have been given later in life to indulge my creative passions.

 

It is an immense privilege for me to be able to share my food journey with you ...

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Janice x