Making and sharing food is one of the greatest joys of life. If you need inspiration to the often-burning question of what to make or bring for a friend’s dinner, children’s party, picnic or family lunch, then look no further.
What Can I Bring? has hundreds of fabulous, delicious, seasonal recipes that will resolve any indecision and, importantly, will suit any time or budget restraints. If you have ever envied anyone who manages to competently cater for large numbers then you will find the tips and strategies on planning, shopping, transporting and hosting an event, incredibly helpful.
Sophie Hansen generously shares her years of experience and expertise so that you can feel confident and at ease in contributing to a party. From simple nibbles and dips to hearty wintertime bakes to a chocolate orange layered cake, there are a wealth of ideas to suit every occasion, whether you are a novice or a seasoned chef. Importantly, Hansen says these recipes are ‘forgiving, generous and mostly happy to sit out at room temperature for a while’.
A great investment to take you back to the values and spirit of country-style hospitality.
Reviewed by Karen Williams
Try a recipe from What Can I Bring? – Corn, goat’s cheese, pickle and dill tarts
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
My name is Sophie Hansen and I was born and raised in Sydney. Now I live with my husband and kids on our farm outside Orange in country New South Wales.
HERE ARE A FEW MORE THINGS ABOUT ME…
I trained in print journalism (at the University of Canberra) and have over 20 years of experience as a features writer.
I sometimes host and co-host workshops on Instagram, smartphone photography and reels. Please get in touch if you’d like to chat about that (maybe you have an awesome venue we could do one in?).
I am the author and photographer of four cookbooks; Local is Lovely, A Basket by the Door, In Good Company and Around the Kitchen Table.
I spent a few years working with Slow Food Editore in Northern Italy in my twenties.
In 2016 I was awarded Australian Rural Woman of the Year in recognition of my commitment to rural communities.
I have developed and photographed recipes for a wide range of clients from Walnuts Australia to The Manildra Group, Beerenberg, Barkers of NZ and many more.
I co-host a podcast about cooking and reading, and reading about cooking. It’s called Something to Eat and Something to Read.
I believe in being generous with the things we know and do.
And most of all, believe in simple, tasty and seasonal food made with love and shared generously.
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