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For over 20 years, Sunday Press has been dedicated to creating beautiful, meaningful, and award-winning books that celebrate culture, creativity, and connection. Founded on a passion for storytelling and exceptional design, Sunday Press has grown into a recognised leader in premium publishing, producing works that inspire readers and showcase the talents of remarkable authors, chefs, photographers, and artists.

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From acclaimed cookbooks and heartfelt memoirs to imaginative children’s titles, every Sunday Press book is crafted with care—from concept and writing to photography, layout, and production. The team’s commitment to quality and authenticity has earned numerous national and international awards, including multiple honours at the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.

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At the heart of Sunday Press is a belief that books should be both beautiful objects and meaningful experiences. With each new publication, the company continues its mission to tell powerful stories, support creative voices, and deliver works that resonate with readers around the world.

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Looking for personal service to publish your book? Email us: jonette@sundaypress.com.au

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Flavours of Australia has been awarded “Best of the Best – Australian Cookbook (30 Years)” at the 2025 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards in Saudi Arabia in November 2025! 🇦🇺✨

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The announcement was made at the Saudi Feast Food Festival, Riyadh, by Edouard Cointreau of the Gourmand Awards, who praised the work for its depth and cultural significance: "My deepest admiration and congratulations to Jonette George for creating the defining tribute to Australian food culture. Coastlines, cities, remote landscapes, chefs, traditions, native ingredients... everything is here in your masterpiece, where your lifelong dedication to gardening, farming, writing, cooking, and sharing with others shines through every page. Thank you!"

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This prestigious recognition celebrates three decades of excellence in Australian food storytelling, honouring our country’s rich culinary heritage and the people who bring it to life. Flavours of Australia continues to showcase the vibrant diversity, local produce, and passionate creators that define our nation’s food culture.​ We’re deeply honoured to be recognised on the global stage — thank you to everyone who has shared in this journey of taste and storytelling.

Bistronomie, by Clement Chauvin, and published in AUSTRALIA by Sunday Press, was crowned the "Best French Cuisine Book in the World" at the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Awards! 🇫🇷✨
 
The announcement was made at the Saudi Feast Food Festival, Riyadh, by Edouard Cointreau of the Gourmand Awards, who praised the work for its depth and cultural significance: "We thank the Montrachet restaurant team in Brisbane and Les Bistronomes in Canberra, as well as their exceptional Chef & owner, Clément Chauvin, for the impressive work behind "Bistronomie". With their selection of emblematic preparations and evocative imagery that conveys the spirit of French gastronomy, they invite readers to enjoy the beauty of cooking that is slow-paced, refined and deeply rooted in tradition. A magnificent book that honours culinary mastery and the timeless allure of bistro culture, shaped over centuries and passed from one generation to the next.​

My Vibrant Table has been nominated “Best of the Best – Vegan Cookbook in the World” and Best Designed Cookbook in the World at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, a remarkable global recognition of its creativity, flavour and plant-forward innovation. 🌱✨

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Celebrated for its stunning dishes and vibrant approach to vegan cooking, My Vibrant Table showcases how plant-based food can be joyful, nourishing, and deeply inspiring.

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Gourmand Awards founder Edouard Cointreau praised the book, saying: “My Vibrant Table is a masterpiece of modern vegan cuisine — a book full of heart, beauty and exceptional culinary vision.”​

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