Alpine Cooking: Recipes and Stories from Europe's Grand Mountaintops [A Cookbook]

A lushly photographed cookbook and travelogue showcasing the regional cuisines of the Alps including 80 recipes for the elegant rustic dishes served in the chalets and mountain huts situated among the alpine peaks of Italy Austria Switzerland and France. A passionate exploration of all things Alpine . . . this one is a must-have for every ski bum foodie.Vogue NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW From the wintry peaks of Chamonix and the picturesque trails of Gstaad to the remote villages of the Gastein Valley the alpine regions of Europe are all-season wonderlands that offer outdoor adventure alongside hearty cuisine and intriguing characters. In Alpine Cooking food writer Meredith Erickson travels through the region--by car on foot and via funicular--collecting the recipes and stories of the legendary stubes chalets and refugios. On the menu is an eclectic mix of mountain dishes: radicchio and speck dumplings fondue brioche the best schnitzel recipe Bombardinos warming soups wine cave fonduta a Chartreuse souffl and a host of decadent strudels and confections (Salzburger Nockerl anyone?) served with a bottle of Riesling plucked from the snow bank beside your dining table. Organized by country and including logistical tips detailed maps the alpine address book and narrative interludes discussing alpine art and wine the Tour de France high-altitude railways grand European hotels and other essential topics this gorgeous and spectacularly photographed cookbook is a romantic ode to life in the mountains for food lovers travelers skiers hikers and anyone who feels the pull of the peaks. Praise for Alpine Cooking This generous cookbook and travelogue will have readers booking trips to the Alps of Italy France Austria and Switzerland. . . . Erickson beautifully captures Alpine food and culture in this standout volume.Publishers Weekly (starred review)