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n the homeland of Homer, Sophocles, and Plato, where historical-cultural treasures and Mediterranean flair are part of everyday life, the love of good food is an integral element of the culture. This volume of Culinaria leads us from the banquet tables of ancient times to the sophisticated arrangements of haute cuisine in the cities as well as the simpler fare enjoyed by fishermen, farming families, and shepherds. Naturally, wine, olives, sheep's cheese, fish and fruits play an important role in Greek dishes. This sensual journey across the mainland and the islands provides a view behind the scenes of Greek culinary culture for fans of this country, in which the Orthodox Easter celebration is just one of the highlights. More than 1,300 colour illustrations on 460 pages as well as numerous authentic recipes make even just reading this book an experience for the palate.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This book feels great - big, thick, heavy and richly illustrated, and the contents are great to browse through - loaded with recipes that are easy to follow, but more than that, you get the history of the food, its relationship with the region it comes from and the history of food in Greek culture. My only small criticism is that it's not always easy to find a particular recipe because the book works by dividing Greece up in to its regions, and recipes are organised through geography rather than the usual course (ie starter, main, dessert etc), but nevertheless, you will probably find yourself browsing through more than perhaps you would a regular cook book. I will be taking our copy on our self-catering holiday to Greece this summer, and can't wait to try the fabulous food using authentic local ingredients.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Culinaria Greece (Culinaria)
Some cookbooks inspire you with the photography and deflate you with their complexity. I'm pleased to find that this book has mouth watering photos and clear easy to follow recipes.
Try making the Dolmades, they're among the best I've tasted
In a phrase, What You See is What You'll Eat
''''''''Cook, Eat and Enjoy! '' ''''''''''
Some cookbooks inspire you with the photography and deflate you with their complexity. I'm pleased to find that this book has mouth watering photos and clear easy to follow recipes.
Try making the Dolmades, they're among the best I've tasted
In a phrase, What You See is What You'll Eat
''''''''Cook, Eat and Enjoy! '' ''''''''''
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This has everything that a book on regional cookery of Greece should have: stunning photography, charming anecdotes, a smattering of history, background information on everything from aubergines to yoghurt and above all recipes, lots of them.The author, a journalist born in Thessaloniki is very well placed to give a passionate but educated view of her native country's cuisine. To do this without falling into the trap of concentrating on the "typical" dishes served in tourist restaurants from every package tour island takes more than just journalistic intuition; it also takes a nationalistic pride in even the most humble of dishes, a trait sadly lacking in many similar recipe books.
Marianthi Milona's book, like a lavish meze table, is one to be dipped into from time to time. Whether the reader's quest is for the simplest of salads or something more esoteric such as eel in blackberry sauce or braised wild goat from Crete he or she will be amply rewarded. It is at home next to the barbecue while we await our sub Mediterranean summer as it is in the kitchen to faithfully recreate those meals tasted on distant holidays. And, very helpfully the index gives both Greek names of dishes and their English translations.
Marianthi Milona's book, like a lavish meze table, is one to be dipped into from time to time. Whether the reader's quest is for the simplest of salads or something more esoteric such as eel in blackberry sauce or braised wild goat from Crete he or she will be amply rewarded. It is at home next to the barbecue while we await our sub Mediterranean summer as it is in the kitchen to faithfully recreate those meals tasted on distant holidays. And, very helpfully the index gives both Greek names of dishes and their English translations.
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So good I bought it twice!
I bought this book as it gives a fantastic insight into the various regions and islands in Greece whilst focusing, of course on food, wine and spirits and their production. Read more
Published 1 month ago by B. Redmill Sorensen
fantastic
Hi there I bought this book and can highly recommend it ,if you want the real traditional food and some history added this is the book for you, don,t miss out worth every penny.
Published 14 months ago by di
Hmmmmm...
Excellent and detailed book about Greek Cuisine but absurdly small print, use of italics and coloured text boxes makes for very difficult reading!
Published 15 months ago by Simon P. Howes
A taste of Greece
Very good comprehensive information, but you need a magnifying glass to read the tiny print.
Published 19 months ago by Blunderwoman
Beautiful and useful book
This book looks and feels like Greece. It's arranged by geographical area, and filled with information, anecdotes and pictures as well as recipes. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Cydream
Coffee table book, not cookbook
This book is a beautiful coffee table book for those interested in the history and food of Greece. All the recipes I tried were a bit lackluster and had some vagueness with cooking... Read more
Published 23 months ago by amzonuser
Nice for the coffee table, not the kitchen
This is not a recipe book. It is a book about Greece with some recipes here and there. The trouble is that I feel like I have to LOOK FOR the recipes in a book full of what (to me,... Read more
Published 24 months ago by A. Foresti
Awesome cookbook!
This series is GREAT! I bought both Culinaria Greece and Culinaria Spain.
When I opened the package I was amazed of how big the books were, there's a LOT packed in... Read more
When I opened the package I was amazed of how big the books were, there's a LOT packed in... Read more
Published on 13 May 2010 by Anna Freja Korvin
greece as is
This is a lovely book to hold - it feels heavy, with strong, soft, blue covers, the deep blue of summer sky and sea. Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2009 by Ms. P. A. Jones
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