Après-ski is more than just an afternoon beer in the lodge. It's an opportunity to gather with friends and family over delicious food and drinks during the cold winter months. This cozy cookbook invites home cooks of all skill levels to embrace the après culture all season long, whether they're the first skier on the slopes in the morning or a non-skier who prefers to snuggle up by the fireplace. Enjoy simple yet hearty recipes for every meal—because yes, you really can "après all day"—including Apple Pie Oatmeal as pre-ski fuel, Tater Tot Nachos (a.k.a. "Tatchos") for an indulgent snack to share with friends, Classic Beef Stew with Cheesy Garlic Bread for a family potluck, and a well-deserved Kitchen Sink Skillet Cookie to end the day. There is also a section with helpful tips on cooking at altitude, plus fun sidebars featuring must-know ski lingo, ideas for game night, and more. Ski bums, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who lives in a cold climate will appreciate the hearty recipes and beautiful photography of mountain scenery.SEASONAL COOKING: Après-ski isn't just for skiers, and neither is this cookbook—anyone can après, at any time of day! The recipes in this book are the perfect way to bring some comfort to a snowy day or to channel dreams of mountain living. GOOD GIFT FOR A RANGE OF FOLKS: With beautiful mountain scenery and photos of charming ski towns, encapsulates a way of life. This is a lovely birthday, Christmas, or anytime gift for anyone who likes to cook, as well as those who enjoy or aspire to an outdoorsy life in the mountains. COMPELLING SKI COOKBOOK PACKAGE: is full of evocative photography: a stack of blankets, signage on the slopes, chairlifts in the fog, snow-dusted pine trees, and more. The approachable recipes, informal tone, and aspirational photography will make you feel as if you are enjoying a ski weekend in the mountains with your best friend.Perfect for: