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With The Cheese Atlas, Tristan Sicard, a renowned French fromager and journalist, has created an indispensable reference work – not only for cheese lovers, but also for professionals in the hotel and restaurant industry. In 272 pages, Sicard takes us on a journey into the world of cheese and provides in-depth specialist knowledge on varieties, origins, flavors and perfect presentation.
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DK Verlag
978-3-8310-4976-9
272 pages
This book is a real must-have for gastronomy: over 400 types of cheese from 25 countries are presented in detail, from classics such as Brie and Gouda to regional specialties such as Allgäu mountain cheese or Pecorino. Sicard explains the production process and the special flavors, provides insights into the different types of milk and animals and highlights the cultural significance of cheese.
The numerous practical tips are particularly valuable for the service team and catering planners: How should cheese be stored correctly? How do you put together an appealing cheese platter? Which cheese goes with which wine? The clear explanations and vivid illustrations make it easy to put the knowledge directly into practice, whether for menu design, service or advising guests.
“The Cheese Atlas” is aimed at anyone with a professional or personal interest in cheese. This book offers valuable insights for the catering and hotel industry in particular, enabling you to impress guests with in-depth knowledge and creative cheese offerings. Whether as inspiration for the kitchen, as training material for the service team or as a reference book for sommeliers - Sicard's work can be used in many ways.
“The Cheese Atlas” is an absolute highlight for the catering industry. It is not only a treasure trove of specialist knowledge, but also an inspiring guide to taking cheese presentations to the next level. Sicard imparts his knowledge with passion and precision, making the book an indispensable companion for anyone who not only enjoys cheese, but also wants to understand it and present it perfectly. For restaurateurs and hoteliers who value excellent guest service, this book is a clear recommendation - ideal for offering guests an unforgettable cheese experience.
Casseroles are underestimated. They are often considered cozy, filling, a little old-fashioned—but they are actually culinary narrative forms. This is exactly where Ilse Fischer comes in. Lasagne, Moussaka und Co.: Das Glück in Schichten (Lasagna, Moussaka and Co.: Happiness in Layers) is not just another “lasagna book,” but a collection of cultural identities, layered in dough, vegetables, sauces, and memories.
What sets this book apart from classic recipe collections is its focus on the principle of layering. Fischer shows that whether it’s Italian vincigrassi, Greek pastitsio, Alsatian baeckeoffe, or Savoyard tartiflette, ingredients are layered, interwoven, and combined in the oven to create something greater than the sum of its parts throughout Europe. It’s about more than technique. It’s about origin, climate, availability, and food culture.
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Lasagne, Moussaka and Co. – Happiness in Layers
Author: Ilse Fischer
Illustrations: Gudy Steinmill-Hommel
Publisher: Christian Verlag GmbH
Publication date: November 2025
Length: 256 pages
Binding: Hardcover
Language: German
ISBN: 978-3-9895101-6-6
Price has long been more than just the result of a calculation. It is a signal. For attitude, for standards, for credibility. Guests read prices as a silent message about what a business stands for and how consistently it lives up to its promise of quality. Today, guests no longer pay for the cheapest option, but for the most harmonious one. For an offer where price, product, and atmosphere form a coherent whole.
Vienna has many bars. But only a few places that truly create their own world. Salon Paradise is exactly that: not a nightclub, but a state of mind. A dimly lit basement bar where conversations become deeper, drinks taste clearer, and music doesn’t accompany, but leads. After the summer break, Vienna’s most iconic underground bar returns to The Hoxton, Vienna on November 22—with a new tempo, a new sound, and a sharpened attitude. The rebellious soul remains, but it now beats with greater focus.
With The Cheese Atlas, Tristan Sicard, a renowned French fromager and journalist, has created an indispensable reference work – not only for cheese lovers, but also for professionals in the hotel and restaurant industry. In 272 pages, Sicard takes us on a journey into the world of cheese and provides in-depth specialist knowledge on varieties, origins, flavors and perfect presentation.
Info:
DK Verlag
978-3-8310-4976-9
272 pages