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Rolling Up Their Sleeves
Rolling Up Their Sleeves is a modern cookbook that re-presents classic recipes and honours a group of dedicated and open-hearted women.
If you already own a copy of The Barossa Cookery Book, you will love this companion, but if you have never explored a historic cookbook, let Rolling Up Their Sleeves be your guide.
Be inspired by the experience, knowledge and resourcefulness of these traditional recipes and the women behind them.
Researched and written by Those Barossa Girls – Sheralee Menz & Marieka Ashmore
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Rolling Up Their Sleeves
One of Australia’s first community cookbooks, The Barossa Cookery Book, was compiled in 1917 as a war fundraiser. Reworked in 1932, it was reborn in a format that has become iconic. More than 100 years and 35 reprints later it remains a powerful symbol of generosity and resilience.
Inspired by the remarkable history of the 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.
If you already own a copy of The Barossa Cookery Book, you will love this companion, but if you have never explored a historic cookbook let Rolling Up Their Sleeves be your guide. Be inspired by the experience, knowledge and resourcefulness of these traditional recipes and the women behind them.
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Book Launch
Let’s throw a book party!
A big, fun, celebration of food and women and community and resilience – and love.
Please join us as we celebrate the official launch of:
Rolling Up Their Sleeves – The recipes and the women behind The Barossa Cookery Book.
When: Wednesday March 19 2025
Where: Tanunda Soldiers’ Memorial Hall
Time: 6pm
Please RSVP for catering numbers using the link below
There will be wine and finger food, and probably some official speeches (but we will keep that bit to a minimum).
Pre-ordered books will be available for collection and new books will be available for purchase on the night.
This is a free event so tickets are not necessary. Please feel free to invite as many friends or family as you like, but please RSVP for catering numbers.
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Marieka & Sheralee
Marieka & Sheralee are Those Barossa Girls
We’re two Barossa girls with a love of preserving, heritage recipes and traditional food skills.
Let us inspire you.