Photography By Laurence Belcher. In Hardcovers with Dust Jacket as issued, First Edition 2005, frontispiece, Colour Photographs, 224 pages, Published By Penguin Books Auckland. A Fine Copy. 'Enjoy a culinary tour of New Zealand and indulge in the very best seasonal produce with popular foodie and bon vivant, Peta Mathias. An astonishing variety of good things grown and produced locally are featured in this A-Z of favourite producers and suppliers. Peta Mathias's extensive knowledge of food and ingredients stamps A Cook's Tour with the authority of an expert who has travelled all around New Zealand, savouring the distinctive tastes and flavours of local produce. Peta even shares her favourite recipes. From olive oils to chicory-fed lamb; from boutique ice-creams to creamy cheeses and exotic fruit and vegetables, this is a book for all food lovers. Beautifully photographed from one end of New Zealand to the other and written with warmth and affection, A Cook's Tour is the ultimate celebration of what is so special about 'home-grown'.