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The Foods of the Greek Islands: Cooking and Culture at the Crossroads of the Mediterranean

Aglaia Kremezi

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Description:Cooking and Culture at the Crossroads of the Mediterranean: Featuring recipes from Molyvos, New York's acclaimed Greek restaurantA lavishly illustrated, lively exploration of the varied Mediterranean cuisine of the Greek islands the first of its kind by a Julia Child Award-winning authorStretching from the shores of Turkey to the Ionian Sea east of Italy, the Greek islands have been the crossroads of the Mediterranean since the time of Homer. Over the centuries, Phoenicians, Athenians, Macedonians, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians, Ottoman Turks, and Italians have ruled the islands, putting their distinctive stamp on the foodAglaia Kremezi, a frequent contributor to Gourmet and an international authority on Greek food, has spent the past eight years collecting the fresh, uncomplicated recipes of the local women, as well as of fishermen, bakers, and farmers. Like all Mediterranean food, these dishes are light and healthful, simple but never plain, and make extensive use of seasonal produce, fresh herbs, and fish. Passed from generation to generation by word of mouth, most have never before been written down. All translate easily to the American home kitchen: Tomato Patties from Santorini; Spaghetti with Lobster from Kythera, Braised Lamb with Artichokes from Chios, Greens and Potato Stew from Crete, Spinach, Leek, and Fennel Pie from Skopelos; Rolled Baklava from Kos.Illustrated throughout with color photographs of the islanders preparing their specialties and filled with stories of island history and customs, The Foods of the Greek Islands for all avid cooks and armchair or intrepid travelers who want to experience this diverse and deeply rooted cuisine firsthand.Aglaia Kremezi, a photojournalist, journalist, and food columnist, won a Julia Child Award for her first book, The Foods of Greece. She writes often for the Los Angeles Times and helped develop the menu for New York City's most famous Greek restaurant, Molyvos, awarded a three-star ("excellent") rating by the New York Times.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Foods of the Greek Islands: Cooking and Culture at the Crossroads of the Mediterranean. To get started finding The Foods of the Greek Islands: Cooking and Culture at the Crossroads of the Mediterranean, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Cooking and Culture at the Crossroads of the Mediterranean: Featuring recipes from Molyvos, New York's acclaimed Greek restaurantA lavishly illustrated, lively exploration of the varied Mediterranean cuisine of the Greek islands the first of its kind by a Julia Child Award-winning authorStretching from the shores of Turkey to the Ionian Sea east of Italy, the Greek islands have been the crossroads of the Mediterranean since the time of Homer. Over the centuries, Phoenicians, Athenians, Macedonians, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians, Ottoman Turks, and Italians have ruled the islands, putting their distinctive stamp on the foodAglaia Kremezi, a frequent contributor to Gourmet and an international authority on Greek food, has spent the past eight years collecting the fresh, uncomplicated recipes of the local women, as well as of fishermen, bakers, and farmers. Like all Mediterranean food, these dishes are light and healthful, simple but never plain, and make extensive use of seasonal produce, fresh herbs, and fish. Passed from generation to generation by word of mouth, most have never before been written down. All translate easily to the American home kitchen: Tomato Patties from Santorini; Spaghetti with Lobster from Kythera, Braised Lamb with Artichokes from Chios, Greens and Potato Stew from Crete, Spinach, Leek, and Fennel Pie from Skopelos; Rolled Baklava from Kos.Illustrated throughout with color photographs of the islanders preparing their specialties and filled with stories of island history and customs, The Foods of the Greek Islands for all avid cooks and armchair or intrepid travelers who want to experience this diverse and deeply rooted cuisine firsthand.Aglaia Kremezi, a photojournalist, journalist, and food columnist, won a Julia Child Award for her first book, The Foods of Greece. She writes often for the Los Angeles Times and helped develop the menu for New York City's most famous Greek restaurant, Molyvos, awarded a three-star ("excellent") rating by the New York Times.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Foods of the Greek Islands: Cooking and Culture at the Crossroads of the Mediterranean. To get started finding The Foods of the Greek Islands: Cooking and Culture at the Crossroads of the Mediterranean, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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