Sunshine, Lemons and Sea Salt: Donna Hay Cookbook
Sunshine, Lemons and Sea Salt is Donna Hay’s cookbook of modern coastal Australian home cooking. It focuses on seasonal produce, straightforward meals for sharing and styling ideas for relaxed, summery gatherings.
At a glance
- Recipes draw on modern coastal Australian home cooking and seasonal produce.
- The listing describes ideas for weeknight dinners, casual beach meals and gatherings with friends.
- Includes table-styling ideas alongside recipes.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines recipes with styling inspiration, so it may suit readers planning meals and informal entertaining.
- The stated scope spans quick dinners and food for relaxed social occasions.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Author | Donna Hay |
|---|---|
| Publisher | 4th Estate AU |
| Publication date | 9 April 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 272 pages |
| Dimensions | 23 x 3 x 17 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 1.32 kg |
| ISBN-10 | 1460769449 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 | 978-1460769447 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for Donna Hay recipes inspired by coastal Australian cooking.
- Home cooks who want seasonal meal ideas for everyday dinners and sharing.
- People interested in table styling as well as recipes.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a cookbook focused on a cuisine or dietary approach not described in the listing.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback highlights the cookbook’s styling and photography, and readers also speak positively about the recipes, including their approachability and inventive ingredient combinations. These impressions may matter to buyers who want visual inspiration alongside cooking ideas. Aggregate ratings are mostly five-star, though a smaller one-star share shows that experiences are not uniformly positive.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the styling and photography.
- Feedback appreciates the recipes, including ease of following and inventive ingredient combinations.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of cooking does this book cover?
The listing presents it as modern coastal Australian home cooking, with seasonal produce, easy meals and recipes for sharing.
Does it include more than recipes?
Yes. The listing also mentions styling ideas for creating a breezy, beach-inspired table.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 272 pages.
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