Five years. One vintage Kombi. Two parents, three kids and countless adventures across New Zealand and Australia.
Kirianna Poole spent five years travelling with her family, discovering new places, embracing a slower pace of life and finding joy in cooking along the way.
The Slow Road Cookbook is a celebration of good food, outdoor adventures and bringing people together around the table – whether that's in your home kitchen, beside the beach, in your campervan or gathered around an open campfire.
With over 80 delicious recipes, there's inspiration for every occasion, from everyday family meals to memorable outdoor feasts.
80+ Easy, Family-Friendly Recipes: Delicious, approachable meals for home cooking, campervan adventures and outdoor dining.
Breakfasts To Get You Going: Start the day with satisfying breakfasts, wherever the road takes you.
Fresh Seafood & Vibrant Dishes: Enjoy fresh flavours, seasonal ingredients and delicious meals inspired by life on the road.
Hearty Mains & Comfort Food: From satisfying meat dishes to meals made for sharing around the fire.
Sweet Treats & Desserts: Finish your meals with something delicious.
Cheeky Cocktails: A little something extra to enjoy after a day of adventure.
Simple, Fuss-Free Cooking: Practical recipes and easy techniques without the need for fancy equipment or complicated preparation.
Whether you love cooking over an open fire, experimenting with a camp oven, preparing meals in your campervan or creating delicious food at home, The Slow Road is full of inspiration.
It's a cookbook for:
Campers and caravan travellers
Outdoor cooking and campfire enthusiasts
Campervan and motorhome adventures
Camp oven and fire cooking lovers
Families who love good food and the outdoors
Kirianna's relaxed approach to food is a reminder that great meals don't need to be complicated. They're about slowing down, sharing experiences and enjoying the people around you.
From a simple breakfast at home to a feast cooked over an open fire beneath the stars, The Slow Road Cookbook is an invitation to cook with heart, embrace the adventure and make memories along the way.
Good Food. Great Adventures. That's The Slow Road.
Life slows down in an old campervan, giving Kirianna plenty of time to create simple, hearty recipes perfect for camping, family meals, and outdoor cooking. Schooled in her dad’s restaurants and inspired by a slower-paced lifestyle, she believes great food is at the heart of memorable family adventures.
From the small burner in her van to the warmth of a campfire, The Slowroad Cookbook brings together flavours from her Māori heritage in New Zealand, international tastes discovered on the road, and classic camping recipes under the Aussie bush sky. Say goodbye to instant noodles—simple, wholesome recipes for families at home or on the road.
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 3 reviews.
Absolutely love this cookbook! The recipes are inspiring, delicious and perfect for making the most of simple ingredients while travelling. It's full of ideas that make cooking on the road feel easy and enjoyable. A must-have for anyone who loves camping, van life and good food!
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Have already tried the wagyu and wasabi.. Amazing!
