· 2021
Ask anyone to tell you about the most memorable meal of their life and they won't give you a chronological playback of what they ate; they'll tell you about how that meal made them feel. Whether it's a last-minute dinner with neighbours, a family feast or a casual summer picnic, Sophie Hansen has done the thinking for you and designed menus featuring 120 recipes that are simple, tasty and perfect for sharing. She also includes ideas for creating a memorable atmosphere for any gathering, large or small, plus advice on how to embrace shortcuts to take the pressure off, so you can focus on enjoying the good times rather than stressing in the kitchen. In Good Company is filled with all the recipes and inspiration you need to encourage you to throw open your doors and invite people in, because there's never been a better time to bring people together.
· 2020
Made For You: Summer is a seasonal selection of recipes perfect for sharing and celebrating. Filled with clever ideas on how to cook, pack and deliver a deliciously thoughtful food package for someone you love, this collection includes a pork and pistachio terrine, home-made rosemary crackers, a show-stopping cherry galette and a refreshing vanilla, peach and mint iced tea. With inspiring practical tips and beautiful photography throughout, this book is one of four in a collectable series, each not only full of gift ideas but a beautiful gift in itself.
· 2014
LOCAL IS LOVELY is a seasonal guide to the fruit, vegetables and meat that Australian farmers produce. Beautiful recipes, tips for the home and family, and stories and interviews with and about local producers - because local is lovely. Follow Sophie Hansen as she takes us on a journey with the farmers and producers she loves to cook with. From delicious, ripe stonefruit through to wholesome freshly milled flour, you'll learn everything you need to know about eating local, direct form the source. A gorgeously illustrated celebration of Australian rural life with a focus on fresh, local food and mouth-watering recipes.
· 2014
'What I love about this book is, firstly it comes from incredibly passionate people – they care about farming, they care about produce and they care about seasonality, which is something true to my heart. It also has some fantastic recipes that I think I’m going to steal!' Matt Moran For the love of fresh, seasonal food, nice farmers and their produce. Local is Lovely is a seasonal guide to the fruit, vegetables and meat that Australian farmers produce. Beautiful recipes, tips for the home and family, and stories and interviews with and about local producers – because local is lovely. Follow Sophie Hansen as she takes us on a journey with the farmers and producers she loves to cook with. From delicious, ripe stonefruit through to wholesome freshly milled flour, you'll learn everything you need to know about eating local, direct from the source. A gorgeously illustrated celebration of Australian rural life with a focus on fresh, local food and mouth-watering recipes.
Best-selling Sophie Hansen and her artist and art teacher mum Annie Herron have teamed up - with recipes to cook, preserves to make, things to sketch, crafts for the not-crafty, and more. 'Whether you're a cook, a painter or a crafter, you'll find something here to keep you leafing through the pages.' Alice Zaslavsky, author of In Praise of Veg Around The Kitchen Table is an invitation to pause our busy lives - even for half an hour - and cook, create or make something good every day. Written by food writer Sophie Hansen and her mum, art teacher Annie Herron, it celebrates the joy and sense of satisfaction that comes with preparing a simple meal to share, pencilling a sketch or making a jar of jam to give as a gift. Organised into seasons, each chapter is packed with inspiration and encouragement, including bright spring lunches and easy preserves, how to start and finish a watercolour painting at the beach (or anywhere!), generous picnics for summer days, the joy of Christmas baking and craft, cosy suppers, autumn sketching adventures and slow cooking and drawing games for cold winter afternoons. 'The kitchen table is the beating heart of any home and Sophie Hansen brings us into hers with her new book Around the Kitchen Table. Sophie's natural warmth, excellent and comforting recipes and prowess for simple crafts combine on these pages to bring us something so delightful and joyful that I honestly can't wait to bring these ideas to life on my own kitchen table. This book is not just about food and crafts, it's about bringing some lightness and joy into our lives.' Danielle Alvarez, author of Always Add Lemon
· 2020
Made For You: Winter is a seasonal selection of recipes perfect for sharing and celebrating. Filled with clever ideas on how to cook, pack and deliver a deliciously thoughtful food package for someone you love, this collection includes a warming oven-roasted chicken curry, a ginger and pear pudding, a sweet Christmas wreath with blood-orange curd and a twice-baked goat's cheese souffle with apples and almonds. With inspiring practical tips and beautiful photography throughout, this book is one of four in a collectable series, each not only full of gift ideas but a beautiful gift in itself.
· 2024
Generous ideas for simple and impressive food to make and take. 'Big-hearted, genuine, bubbly – a joyful celebration of life and community.' Tessa Kiros The easiest and best gatherings are when everyone pitches in. It's sanity-saving for the host, not to mention energy- and money-saving. And arguably more fun and interesting. But what do you make when asked to bring a plate? Bestselling author and beloved country cook Sophie Hansen offers seasonally delicious answers to that perennial question. Drawing inspiration from some of her favourite country cooks, friends, family and bring-a-plate traditions, here are the best recipes when you need a: Salad of substance Dinner for a camping trip Soup for the thermos Wintry pot-luck meal Treat for the cake stall And countless others besides. The common thread of all Sophie Hansen's recipes and gatherings is the community and kindness that binds us. These recipes and ideas will help glue together your own special gatherings.
· 2020
Made For You: Autumn is a seasonal selection of recipes perfect for sharing and celebrating. Filled with clever ideas on how to cook, pack and deliver a deliciously thoughtful food package for someone you love, this collection includes a hearty venison shepherd's pie, salted peanut and white chocolate cookies, smoky zucchini and chilli hummus, and a blackberry and apple crumble with home-made custard. With inspiring practical tips and beautiful photography throughout, this book is one of four in a collectable series, each not only full of gift ideas but a beautiful gift in itself.
· 2020
Made For You: Spring is a seasonal selection of recipes perfect for sharing and celebrating. Filled with clever ideas on how to cook, pack and deliver a deliciously thoughtful food package for someone you love, this collection includes a coconut and lemongrass broth, a syrup-soaked lemon, blueberry and rosemary cake, zesty seasonal dips and a home-made elderflower cordial. With inspiring practical tips and beautiful photography throughout, this book is one of four in a collectable series, each not only full of gift ideas but a beautiful gift in itself.
· 2019
Nothing says 'I love you, I've got you and I'm here' better than a parcel of food you've taken the time to make, wrap and deliver. So, season by season, here are 130 recipes to cook for loved ones who might be moving house, busy with a newborn, celebrating a milestone, recovering after illness, grieving, or just in need of a little love and appreciation. A Basket by the Door is friendship, connection and heartfelt country hospitality made edible. There are recipes here for sharing and giving on every occasion: an easy bundle of fresh dips and lavosh biscuits to take along to drinks, portable breakfast to surprise a friend, a sturdy picnic cake and sandwiches in a basket for lunch (even in the office), comforting ragu and chocolate mousse to enjoy while wallowing on the sofa, and ideas to take when invited for dinner or a weekend away. Bake a chicken pie to cheer up a neighbour, invite friends over to make Christmas biscuits; fill jam jars with bright smoothies to bolster a new mother - the ways to connect and show you care with food are endless.