3 November 2020
Author Tour

For the first time, Annabel Langbein, New Zealand's most popular cookbook author, writes about her remarkable life and how food has shaped it, as well as highlighting some of the recipes that have resonated most strongly with her over the years.

Bursting with tender and funny anecdotes and gorgeous recipes, Bella is Annabel Langbein's must-read memoir.

From her childhood fascination with cooking to a teenage flirtation as a Maoist hippie, to possum trapping and living off the land as a hunter and forager, to travelling and starting her own croissant business in Brazil, Annabel's life has always been centred on food and nature. Out of this came an obsession with creating cookbooks, introducing a generation of cooks to her simple recipes for delicious, stylish meals.

From throughout this rich life in food, she has chosen 60 key recipes, created with her signature style and flair that make cooking easy for everyone, sharing them in this beautifully photographed book.

Events include:

Invercargill: 8 November

Annabel will be speaking about her new memoir, Bella: My Life in Food, while guests dine on a beautiful afternoon tea, followed by a book signing.
Invercargill Workingmen’s Club, 154 Esk Street
Tickets $40
Available from Paper Plus Invercargill and Hospice Southland
www.hospicesouthland.org.nz

Dunedin: 9 November

Monday 9 November, 6.00-8.00pm. Doors open 5.45pm.
Tūhura, Otago Museum, 419 Great King Street, Dunedin
Tickets $35
Available from Paper Plus Dunedin T: 03 4778898 E: dunedin@paperplus.co.nz
Books available on the night. Proceeds from the sale of the book will go to the Otago Medical Research Foundation.

Oamaru: 10 November

Tuesday 10 November, Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start.
Oamaru Club, 32 Severn Street, Oamaru
Tickets $15. In association with Oamaru Lions Club. All proceeds to Otago Rescue Helicopter.
Available from Paper Plus Oamaru, 181 Thames St, Oamaru T: 03 434 7498 E: oamaru@paperplus.co.nz or Oamaru Lions Club members.

Palmerston North: 13 November

Friday 13 November, 6.30pm
Palmerston North Central Library, 4 The Square
Tickets $5 (includes refreshments)
Available from Paper Plus Palmerston North 06 359 4635 palmerstonnorth@paperplus.co.nz or Palmerston North Central Library 027 292 9965 genny.vella@pncc.govt.nz

Featherston: 14 November

Featherston Booktown, in association with Property Brokers, is delighted to present an Afternoon with Annabel Langbein, in conversation with David Cohen, about her new memoir Bella: My Life in Food.

Annabel will be in conversation with David Cohen. David is a Wellington based writer, journalist, and food critic and his longstanding interest in Jewish subjects led him to collaborate with the Auckland restaurateur Yael Shochat on Ima Cuisine: An Israeli Mother’s Kitchen. His latest book, Fridays with Jim: Conversations about Our Country with Jim Bolger was published this year.

Annabel's book will be for sale and she will sign copies after the conversation

An added attraction for foodies will be an exuberant Food Fair in the Anzac Hall complex, featuring over 20 Wairarapa artisanal food producers and cookbook stalls before and after Annabel's event. A chance to taste the delights from the Wairarapa and get the Christmas shopping done early.

The event is on Saturday 14 November at the Anzac Hall, 62 Bell Street Featherston from 3:00pm – 4:00pm.

TICKETS are $20 plus fees and are available from eventfinda.co.nz/2020/an-afternoon-with-annabel-langbein/featherston

There will also be door sales and students and seniors’ tickets are half price.

Arrowtown: 19 November

Thursday 19 November, 4.00pm
Dorothy Brown’s
Tickets $5
Available from Dorothy Brown’s T: (03) 442 1964

Kauri Cliffs: 4-6 December
A Weekend with Annabel Langbein
The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs, Matauri Bay
Tariff is $850 + 15% GST per person per night based on double occupancy (with a minimum 2 night stay*) and includes suite accommodation with breakfast, lunch, pre-dinner drinks and dinner each day including Saturday night’s dinner hosted by Annabel and Canvas Editor Sarah Daniell, featuring dishes from Annabel’s new memoir and matched wines. The stay will include your choice of a day of green fees, or a 50 minute massage per person.
Bookings at Kauri Cliffs 09 407 0065 www.kauricliffs.com
* two nights may be Friday + Saturday, or Saturday + Sunday