Borsch, Vodka and Tears Cookbook

Here is a vodka drenched Polish cookbook I shot for publishers Hardie Grant. It was based around a restaurant in Melbourne called Borsch, Vodka and Tears who are a south side institution.

These are a few of my favourite spreads from the book, and some behind the scenes pics as well.

Hugh Ford designed the book, Benny Roff wrote it and prepped the food at the shoot for us, and the lovely Sarah De Nardi did the styling.

The brief was to be a little messy which is great for me because I love shooting my food to look a little moody and gritty. The shoot was a week long and boy did I learn a lot about Polish food.

Food Stylist Sarah De Nardi (left) and Editor Lucy Heaver setting up for a group shot of vodkas.

Borsch! Served with chilled vodka of course

The team at work

Benny preparing some cocktails