Winter Wild: A Feast of Dark Delights (Revised Edition), by Janice Sutton,

and published in AUSTRALIA by Magpie Publications, was named

'Best Book in the World' during the 2025 Gourmand Awards.

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The announcement was made at the Saudi Feast Food Festival, Riyadh,

by Edouard Cointreau of the Gourmand Awards, who praised the work

for its depth and cultural significance:

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"A breathtaking celebration of fire, darkness, and the soulful spirit

of Tasmania’s winter, weaving together ancient rituals, bold flavors, and captivating stories with unmatched artistry. Honoring both the wild beauty

of the Southern Hemisphere’s coldest season and the memory of a fierce

and fabulous Scottish mother. The book stands as a powerful tribute to creativity and deep connection with the communities and traditions that

bring every page to life" (Edouard Cointreau)

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Awards

2ND EDITION

GOLD

Speciality Cookbook of the Year

      Independent Publisher Awards 2026

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'BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR'​​​

1st place in the 'Best of the Best Books of the Year' category

(Publishing) at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2025

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IST EDITION​

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GOLD

 Best Coffee Table Book 

Independent Publisher Awards New York, 2022

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BRONZE

Best Cookbook 

(General Cookbook Category)

Independent Publisher Awards, New York, 2022

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Australia Food Book of the Year

(Fighting Covid)

Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2021​

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Best Food Book of the Year

(Printing, Fighting Covid, Self Publishing)

Gourmand World Cookbook Awards,

Umea, Sweden 2022

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