41 countries, 140 recipes, from 102 international families - in a gorgeous full color hardback cookbook. Founded in 1962, the International School of Lausanne, Switzerland celebrates an annual tradition of cultural exchange and good eating. This "International Day" compilation of wonderful family recipes from all over the world is a loving tribute to this spirit of sharing and global home cooking. Every recipe is authentic, every recipe is delicious, and many recipes are easy!

"What is patriotism but the love of the good things we ate in our childhood."

- Lin Yutang.

"Strange to see how a good dinner and feasting reconciles everybody."

- Samuel Pepys