Born and raised in Sydney, now living with her family on their farm just outside Orange in country New South Wales, Sophie Hansen trained in journalism and has over 20 years' experience as a features writer. She has contributed to Australian Country Style and Outback magazines; she was an editor for Slow Food International's English website, lived in Italy for 3 years and is fluent in Italian. In 2013 she set up her blog, Local is Lovely, and her podcast My Open Kitchen is going into its third season. Sophie has been awarded Australian Rural Woman of the Year in recognition of her commitment to rural communities. She believes in simple, tasty and seasonal food made with love and shared generously. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/locallovely/
'This collection of achievable recipes will inspire home cooks to try something a bit different. The photography is wonderfully evocative of the seasons and of happy family times' Stephanie Alexander What a joy to see your new book! I can see it will inspire so many people to make someone else happy through food. It is so heartfelt and lush with seasonal ingredients and comforting recipes, the cookbook equivalent of a friend's open arms - Emiko Davies, author of Acquacotta, Florentine, Tortellini at Midnight The gift of food is one of the most thoughtful and heart warming presents you can give. In this world where 'busy' is such a buzzword, giving someone your time and energy, making that simple care package, is the best love you can show. What a fabulous idea for a book! With such easy Recipes to make, Sophie inspires us once again to show those around us how much we love them - Luisa Brimble, author of Wild Adventure Cookbook with @missarahglover This is JOY INCARNATE. This book is absolutely delightful. I wish it had appeared in a basket on my doorstep when I first moved to the country . Annabelle Hickson, 'In her special collection, Sophie weaves people, ingredients, community & occasions together in such a natural & generous way' - Tessa Kiros, Murdoch author of Apples for Jam, Falling Cloudberries, Venetian Journal, Venezia, Limoncello and Linen Water Sophie Hansen invites us into a special place where food nourishes, comforts and brings joy. Beautifully photographed and full of practical and seasonal recipes, this is a cookbook to treasure. Julia Busuttil Nishimura, author of Ostro