Rolling Up Their Sleeves

Inspired by the remarkable history of The Barossa Cookery Book and the way its frugal and seasonal recipes continue to resonate, Those Barossa Girls, Sheralee Menz and Marieka Ashmore, embarked on a journey to learn more. As they mapped out its history they were drawn into a close and inspiring community of women. 

Rolling Up Their Sleeves is the result of Those Barossa Girls delving into archives and family interviews, then testing and translating the recipes for a contemporary generation. It is a modern cookbook that re-presents classic recipes and through personal profiles, also honours a group of dedicated and open-hearted women. 

This book is one of the most exciting developments in our regional food story for several decades. Five years in the research and writing, this book is part recipe book, part social history.