Book

Ketty Thull

Carlo Sauber, Carole Theisen2025 Luxembourg
A Sense of Home: Recipes & Stories from Luxembourg
Published2025LanguageLuxembourgishISBN978-2919792115
Ketty Thull
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A country of culture and business, at once traditional and modern. Atmospheric photographs of the different regions, from romantic, historic alleyways to wild, pristine landscapes and picturesque vineyards. Immerse yourself in the life of the only Grand Duchy in the world. Discover the beauty of its diversity and enjoy the most popular Ketty-Thull recipes showcasing the country’s cuisine – from Gromperekichelcher and Choucroute to the famous Schuedi.

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About this book

Luxembourg is the only Grand Duchy in the world, a small country where several languages overlap and where older rural traditions sit alongside a modern international economy. This book pairs regional recipes from Ketty Thull with atmospheric photography by Carlo Sauber and text by Carole Theisen, moving through the country's varied landscapes, from historic town alleyways to the vineyards along the Moselle and wilder stretches of forest and rock.

The recipes cover well-known dishes from Luxembourgish home cooking. Gromperekichelcher, crisp pan-fried potato cakes seasoned with onion and parsley, appear alongside choucroute, the slow-cooked cabbage and meat preparation shared with neighboring Alsace and parts of Germany. Schuedi, a traditional braised meat dish, is also featured. These are foods tied to local ingredients and seasons rather than restaurant presentation.

Photographs document each region's character, pairing food with the places where it developed. The book treats Luxembourg's small geographic scale as a source of variety rather than limitation, showing how distinct landscapes and local traditions fit within a country roughly 80 kilometers from north to south.