Snowflakes and Schnapps [Hardcover]

"Such fabulous food. I wanted to cook from every page and see this becoming one of my staple cookbooks this winter."
-- The Bookseller

Join Jane Lawson as she takes you on a culinary journey through the magnificent cuisines of the snowcloaked regions of Northern Europe. From the seaside towns of Scandinavia, the Alpine villages of Switzerland and Austria and the fairytale castles of Germany to the ski fields of France and Italy and the snow-laden cities of Russia and beyond, comes this enticing collection of traditional recipes with a contemporary flair. Celebrate the season of winter and enjoy this irresistable selection of simmering soups, hearty meals and indulgent desserts that will warm you to the core. From humble and satisfying classics to glamorous feasts worthy of a celebration, you are sure to be inspired by the mythical winter wonderland of Snowflakes and Schnapps. Key points: delicious, innovative and inspirational recipes written by an award-winning cookbook author; beautifully designed by an award-winning designer, Reuben Crossman; sumptuous production values, with a special textured, folded jacket with snowflake detail and a flaming spin; recipes for everyday meals and special occasions, including a Christmas chapter

Jane Lawson began cooking at the age of eight. After many years working as a chef in Sydney, she moved into publishing, combining her love of cookbooks and cooking. She is now a consultant to a variety of food-related businesses and publications. Jane is the author of Spice Market, Grub, Yoshoku, A Little Taste of Japan and Cocina Nueva and is the co-author of BBQ Food for Friends, which won a Gourmand World Cookbook Award in 2003.