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COMP CLOSED | Book Giveaway | Simple Pleasures

We’re excited to be giving away three copies of Simple Pleasures by Julia Busuttil Nishimura to our GrownUps members!

To be in the draw, simply make sure you’re a GrownUps member, signed up to our newsletter, and fill in your details at the bottom of the page.

About Simple Pleasures

With sweet and savoury bakes such as potato, onion and gruyère tart and coconut and lemon cake with passionfruit icing, plus a whole chapter of desserts including Julia’s classic chocolate mousse, Simple Pleasures is an essential book for the modern home cook.

Eating well at home is one of life’s true pleasures, and it’s easier than you think. With Julia’s guidance, a well-stocked pantry and some good seasonal produce are all you need to create simple and flavourful dishes you’ll want to cook on repeat.

With an emphasis on ease and enjoyment, Julia shows you how to turn household staples into something truly special. Weeknight dinner favourites include a punchy ginger and coriander one-pan chicken, lemony tomato and bean broth, and pasta with caramelised fennel and sausage, while side dishes like fennel gratin and a delightful nectarine, cucumber and feta salad are stars in their own right.

Author Information

Julia Busuttil Nishimura is a cook, author and presenter. Julia’s food is influenced by her Maltese heritage, the ebb and flow of the seasons, and by her time spent living in Tuscany, where she learned the joys of the Italian kitchen.

Julia is a columnist for Gourmet Traveller and Good Weekend and the author of four bestselling cookbooks: Ostro, A Year of Simple Family Food, Around the Table and Good Cooking Every Day. She lives in Melbourne with her husband, Nori, and their three children.

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Terms and conditions

    1. You must be a GrownUps member and subscribed to our newsletter to be eligible to enter.

    2. The competition closes on 4th November 2026. Winners will be notified via email by 5th November 2026.

    3. It is your responsibility to provide a correct New Zealand postal address for prize delivery. GrownUps is not responsible for prizes sent to incorrect addresses.

    4. Winners will be drawn at random by the GrownUps administration team.

    5. GrownUps employees and their immediate families are not eligible to enter.

    6. By entering, you agree to GrownUps using your name on social media as a winner of the competition.

    7. One entry per household.

    8. The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or other items.

    9. You must reside in New Zealand, as the prize can only be delivered within New Zealand.

    10. You must be over 50 years of age to enter. Please ensure your membership details are up to date in your dashboard.