Culinaria Griekenland: Griekse Specialiteiten

Culinaria

by Marianthi Milona

Informatie over Griekenland, ingedeeld naar provincies en eilandengroepen, met veel aandacht voor lokale producten, traditionele gerechten, recepten en specialiteiten.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Nonfiction, Travel, Reference, Cuisine

459 pages, Hardcover

First published November 30, 2004

Reviews

[Marianthi Milona]

Hallo this is the author Marianthi Milona

Does anybody wants to discuss with me on my book Culinaria?

[Martin Earl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully done, exceptionally informative, giving an understanding of more than just the recipes and the techniques but of the people and their way of life and their relationship with food, this book rocks. I could talk about the usefulness of the regionally-based organization. I could talk about the stunning images. I could talk about the straightforward recipes that do not choke the experience of learning about a different place and people than my own.
But really, all I need to say to justify my 5-star rating is this: when I cooked Greek food using this book, my friend FROM GREECE (and not like 50 years ago from Greece, but like 2 years ago) said "wow, this is great, it's just like we eat in Greece." That is the prize, is it not?

[Isabel Rebelo da Silva · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a feast to the senses! It is a large book but worth to read. I never imagined myself reading a ªcook bookª but this one called my attention. It is more than just a collection of recipes. Marianthi Milona’s "Culinaria Greece" is an absolute masterpiece of culinary anthropology. It doesn’t just tell the reader how to cook; it tells us why certain dishes exist, rooted deeply in the soil, history, and spirit of the Greek islands and mainland. Funny, I found many similarities with Portuguese cuisine.

The book is meticulously organized by region. From the rugged mountains of Epirus to the sun-drenched shores of Crete, Milona explores how local geography dictates the flavors on the plate.

The pictures are stunning! The photography captures the raw beauty of Greek markets, old-world olive groves, and the weathered hands of local artisans.

I learned so much about Greek history and its cultural origins by reading this book. Beyond the kitchen, we’ll find deep dives into the production of feta cheese, the harvesting of mastic, and the ancient traditions of viticulture (winemaking).

Reading this book feels like a slow, guided tour through a Greek village. The book is less of a cookbook and more of a cultural encyclopedia. I recommend it to the serious cook who wants to understand the soul of Mediterranean cuisine.

[Lucy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing book. Although billed as a cookbook, it’s really more of a travel guide or a book that teaches you all about Greece with recipes throughout. It is an excellent book. Would be an excellent read for anyone with an interest in Greece or in preparation for a trip to Greece. The only reason I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the varying use of fonts, none the less tiny fonts.

[Dray · Rating 3 out of 5]

Better as a regional guide (which it is quite good at) than a cookbook. This cookbook does impart a good sense of the regional tastes and food focus of the many Grecian cuisines.

[Marianne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Much like others on this series, it is not a super practical cookbook, but it IS a lot of fun for nerding out in armchair travel mode.

[Cheri · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite set of cookbooks. These are like travel guides. Each region is carefully explained, and the food that region is known for is detailed. The pictures are exquisite. The books are so heavy that I have to get them down off the shelf for my mom and put her at the dining room table (as she's too little to hold these in her lap)! I have not made any of the recipes in the Greece book, but I have been using it to "plan" my trip to Greece this summer. It helps me to know what food is called, and what is local and likely to be fresh and tasty when I get there (no McDonald's for this traveler!). I have much better places for recipes. These are places for ideas. For looking at food and being consumed with the culture behind it.

[Jennifer Entwistle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this Greek cookbook! I really want to sit down and read it page by page at some point. I gives a great description of traditions and reasons for our culture that I have shared with my husband. And the recipes are great!