Tante Hertha's Viennese Kitchen - Hardcover

Tante Hertha's Viennese Kitchen is an object lesson in how to do this sort of book properly. This treasure can be shared - these recipes are living history and a celebration of a remarkable woman.
--Desperate Reader Blog, September 2011

"a visually stunning book of traditional dishes from an enchanting era of Austrian society. Vienna is famous for its sweets and the book doesn't disappoint. There's a staggering five sections dedicated to biscuits, sweets, desserts, gateaux, tortes and puddings and jams.

For those who don't have such a sweet tooth, there are also some signature savoury European dishes." --Ham and High, 6 Oct 2011

Eat your way through the layered cream cakes, Wienerschnitzels and croquettes of Viennese cuisine; the book is supplemented with images of the city through the ages.
--Food and Travel Magazine, December 2011 Issue

This beautiful book, based on the original notebook and 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 and 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 and 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 and sweet, with a strong emphasis on the desserts and pastries for which Vienna is famed. It includes chapters such as Starters, Soups, Meat Dishes, Side Dishes, Biscuits & Cookies, Sweet Pastries, Cakes & Gateaux, Tortes and Puddings. In addition there are beautiful photographs of Vienna throughout the book, capturing the architecture, cafe culture and beauty of this elegant city.