The Mountain Cafe Cookbook – A Kiwi in the Cairngorms

The Mountain Cafe Cookbook - A Kiwi in the Cairngorms

Legendary breakfasts to fuel days on the mountain; inventive, zesty salads and indulgent and luxurious cakes – these are all hallmarks of Aviemore’s Mountain Cafe.

Owner-chef Kirsten Gilmour draws on her Kiwi roots to turn out contemporary dishes with an antipodean love of fresh and bold flavours, and in her debut cookbook she shares her secrets and inspirations with you.

The Mountain Cafe Cookbook is packed full of Kirsten’s irresistible recipes for the best-loved dishes and drinks at her Highland restaurant. While the Mountain Cafe sadly is no more, Kirsten now runs K.J’s Bothy Bakery in Grantown-on-spey, where she lives with her husband Al and their dogs.

This is not difficult, fancy restaurant cooking, but gutsy, hearty food that will taste just as good from your kitchen as from hers.

With over 130 delicious recipes including everything from Smoked Fish Chowder and Sloe Gin andBramble Salmon Salad to Chocolate & Coconut Brioche, Badass Brownies and Passionfruit Melting Moments. All delicious and bursting with favour.

Book details

Published:	25th February 2017
Size:	25.2 x 18.5cm
Pages:	336
Format:	Hardback
ISBN:	9780957037380
SKU:	37463150
Photography:	Paul Masson

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A great big hug of a book, full of exciting flavours and reliable recipes.
Sue Lawrence

Kirsten has been serving her Kiwi-inspired food for many years and here she shares her secrets for those delicious breakfasts, meals, cakes and drinks. As a fellow NZ’er, I’m proud of her achievements.
Peter Gordon

About the author

Kirsten Gilmour was the owner and head chef of the legendary Mountain Cafe, Aviemore, and now runs KJ’s Bothy Bakery in nearby Grantown-on-Spey.

Originally from Temuka, South Island, New Zealand, she grew up on her grandparents farm and was introduced young to the joys of fresh produce. She moved to the U.K. when she was 20 and only found herself in Aviemore as she was looking for a weekend of skiing. She’s still in the area.

Kirsten has been a regular contributor to BBC Radio Scotland and The Times.