Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos and the other Ionian islands are home to one of the finest cuisines of the Mediterranean. The stamping-ground of Captain Corelli and Lawrence Durrell, the Ionians have always held a particular, almost mystical, fascination for visitors, and, for many of the thousands who travel to the region each year, it is the special nature of Ionian cooking that forms an essential and unforgettable part of their experience. The recipes in "Prospero's Kitchen" come mostly from family notebooks handed down through the generations and reflect the cosmopolitan nature of Ionian cuisine. Together, they provide a unique and tantalising taste of the variety of Ionian cuisine. Featuring over 150 easy-to-follow recipes as well as fascinating information on Ionian cooking and customs, beautiful photographs and original illustrations, "Prospero's Kitchen" is an essential kitchen addition for anyone with a passion for the beautiful and lyrical Ionian islands.
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"'An excellent collection highly recommended for expanding the boundaries of Greek cuisine' (Midwest Book Review)"
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Höhe: 228 mm
Breite: 164 mm
Dicke: 26 mm
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978-1-78076-136-7 (9781780761367)
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Diana Farr Louis is an author, cooking and travel enthusiast. She has been Travel Correspondent for the Athens News since 1997 and is the author of a number of travel books on Greece, including The Secrets of the Greek Islands, Athens and Beyond and Travels in Northern Greece. She is also the author of Feasting and Fasting in Crete: Delicious Mediterranean Recipes. June Marinos is an expert on Greek cuisine. Her publications include A Taste of Crete, A Taste of the Cyclades and An Odyssey into Greek Cooking.
Foreword to the new edition
Map: The Ionian Islands and Greater Greece
Introduction
The Roots of Ionian Cuisine
A Short History of the Ionian Islands
Daily Life on the Islands
Preparing the Kitchen
Prospero's Larder: Notes on the Ingredients
The Olive Tree, its Oil and its Fruit
The Wines of the Ionians
Basic Recipes
The Best of Island Cooking
Appetizers, Soups and Salads
Cheese, Eggs and Pasta
Fish
Chicken and other Birds
Meat
Meat and Vegetable Pies
Vegetable Dishes
Breads
Coffee and Desserts
Cookies, Candies and Preserves
Acknowledgements
Bibliography
Index