Book tip of the week: Happy Hour Snacks

How to enjoy the end of the day

21. September 2025

| Editorial team

Snacks have long been more than just side dishes – they have become a statement. With Happy Hour Snacks, Bec Vrana Dickinson delivers a work that shows how a few ingredients and a lot of creativity can create real moments of taste. Perfect for anyone who appreciates good drinks, good company, and good food in equal measure.

What makes this book special? It is playful, stylish, and wonderfully uncomplicated. Between juicy jalapeños with guacamole, roasted tomatoes on ricotta, or crispy watermelon with surprising toppings, it quickly becomes clear that this is not about show cooking, but about real enjoyment without a lot of effort. We particularly like how Dickinson confidently reinterprets classics and translates current food trends such as charcuterie boards, dips, and finger food into a modern, visually appealing format.

Whether for spontaneous guests, an aperitivo evening, or as a little creative break in between – Happy Hour Snacks inspires more lightness and experimentation in the kitchen.

INFO:
Bec Vrana Dickinson: Happy Hour Snacks – Delicious treats for in between meals
Publisher: Callwey
208 pages
ISBN: 978-3-7667-2753-4
Price: €22.00 [D] | €22.70 [A] | CHF 30.90
Publication date: 2025

This book turns snacks into a stylish happening

Our conclusion: A stylish book for anyone who wants to be a host with taste—without any stress, but with plenty of personality on the plate. Ideal for convivial evenings with a dash of humor and a generous splash in your glass.

A la table, s'il vous plaît! A la table, s'il vous plaît! A la table, s'il vous plaît! A la table, s'il vous plaît!

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INFO:
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ISBN: 978-3-7667-2770-1
Price: €45.00 [D] | €46.30 [A] | CHF 61.00
Publication date: 2025

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