Viennese Cooking

Education & Reference Food & Drink

Viennese Cooking by A. Hess brings the elegance of Austria’s café culture straight to your kitchen. This 1985 hardcover, wrapped in its original dust jacket, delivers 140 pages of traditional recipes—from Sachertorte to schnitzel—presented in clear English steps ideal for confident beginners or seasoned cooks seeking authentic flavor.

The book carries a gentle gift inscription pencilled on the front blank page, adding a personal touch without obscuring text. Pages remain crisp, unmarked by dog-ears or kitchen splashes, and the volume exudes no smoke odors, making it a trustworthy reference for everyday cooking or thematic dinner parties.

Collectors of vintage cookbooks and lovers of Central-European cuisine alike prize this Random House edition for its compact 222 mm height and sturdy binding. Secure this lovingly personalised copy to expand your culinary library or gift a slice of Old-World hospitality to a fellow food enthusiast.