Ben Canaider (born in 1967)
is an Australian writer specialising in
drink
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s and
alcoholic beverage
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s - and their broader cultural and historical significance and meaning.
Career
Canaider began writing about wine for newspapers and magazines at a time (c.2000) when Australia was embracing more liberal and relaxed attitudes to wine and food as a cultural touchstone. Speaking with an irreverent, everyman's voice, Canaider was soon published in real book form. His first book, ''The Perfect Glass of Wine'', was an instant international best-seller, now published in three languages.
He is the author of nine books, including the chef
spoof, ''Cuisine du Moi: The Heart of My Passion'', which is a fictional story about the "world's greatest chef," Gavin Canardeaux. He has also authored a cookbook - bringing fantasy back to reality - titled ''Cooking Under the Influence''.
Canaider has also written for television, as well as appearing on Channel 7's hit lifestyle programme, ''Surprise Chef''. He is a regular contributor to radio, and has worked for the
ABC
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.
Personal life
Canaider grew up in Sherbrooke, in the Dandenong Ranges to the east of Melbourne. He attended The
University of Melbourne
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studying English, History, and Geography. His interests include meteorology and bicycles.
References
* https://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/good-things-in-large-packages-20090714-ge7zjd.html
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External links
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1967 births
Living people
Australian food writers