Clattering dishes, the whip of the whisk, sizzling and stewing in pots and pans—these are the unforget-table sounds of Grandmother's kitchen. They awaken feelings of excitement. For as we all know, joyful anticipation is the best feeling of all. And the wonderful flavor of the food only confirms that the excitement stirred up by the delightful sound of cooking was worth the wait!

Irmgard Wöhrl, winner of the Austrian television series "Frisch Gekocht" (freshly cooked), associates a special passion for cooking with her grandmother. Not only was her grandmother a gifted cook, she also held an extraordinary position; she cooked for the von Trapp family. For the first time, some of her recipes are being published. Easy to duplicate and authentic, they offer a taste of yesteryear for today's world.

Caroline Kleibel began a quest for biographical clues. Inspired by the "simple" life of Johanna Raudaschl, as well as the social and culinary aspects present in the von Trapp household around 1930, "The Sound of Cooking" highlights the story of the von Trapp family in a uniquely tasteful way.

Preface – "With God begun, everything is won ..."

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"My Humble Self" – A cool welcome in the hot summer of 1904

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Strict But Warm-Hearted – Johanna's youth with her grandmother

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Good Roast, Good Deeds – Culinary memories of a childhood

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Years of Apprenticeship in Various Places – Johanna's first position in Nussdorf

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Off to New Shores – Salzkammergut delicacies as a dowry

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First Day at the Trapp House – With a new hat and "light dress"

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For the Master and Mistress and For the Staff – ... and yet, all human beings are the same

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In Harmony with the Trapp Family – Celebrating occasions as they arise

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A Very Special Time – Advent and Christmas 1931 in the Trapp House

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"... Highly Recommended in Every Respect" – Johanna takes leave with a heavy heart

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Memories Linger on – Stying in touch

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Epilogue

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Conversion table, serving sizes, index of recipes

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