The Slow Road Cookbook
The Slow Road Cookbook (1st edition, 2023) is a 280-page collection of more than 80 recipes by Kirianna Poole, drawn from five years spent travelling Australia in a vintage Kombi van with her husband and three children. Rooted in her Māori upbringing in New Zealand and shaped by global flavours picked up along the way, the recipes blend timeless Australian camping classics with more adventurous dishes spanning meat, chicken, seafood, desserts, breakfasts and even cocktails — all designed to work whether cooking on a small van burner or over an open campfire. Beyond the recipes, the book reflects a broader philosophy of slow travel and simple living, with Kirianna's own story woven throughout as encouragement for families wanting to slow down and connect more deeply with nature and each other on the road. Presented in a perfect-bound 241mm x 176mm x 25mm format and weighing 675 grams, it's a substantial addition to the camp kitchen bookshelf. Sold through Hema Maps, it suits caravanners, campervanners and 4WD travellers looking for hearty meals on the road.