This beautiful book, based on the original notebook & recipe journal of a 1900s ” Viennese Baroness”, takes readers on a journey through fin de siecle Viennese high society. With over 100 original recipes, all of which have been tested & brought up to date for the modern cook, it is not only a beautiful collection of recipes but is also a fascinating look at the life of a turn-of-the-century family. Filled with anecdotes & personal stories to bring the recipes to life, this book will be a charming insight into a bygone era. The classic recipes will cover a range of dishes both savoury & sweet, with a strong emphasis on the desserts & pastries for which Vienna is famed. It
Includes:: chapters such as Starters, Soups, Meat Dishes, Side Dishes, Biscuits & Cookies, Sweet Pastries, Cakes & Gateaux, Tortes & Puddings. In addition there are beautiful photographs of Vienna throughout the book, capturing the architecture, cafe culture & beauty of this elegant city.