Culinaria Greece : a celebration of food nd tradition / Marianthi Milona, editor , Werner Stapelfeldt, photographer
Contributor(s): Milona, Marianthi [Editor] | Stapelfeldt, Werner [illustrator]
Language: English Publisher: [Köln] : H.F. Ullmann, [2015]Description: 380 pages : color illustrations , color map ; 27cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9783848008223Subject(s): Cooking, Greek | Cooking, Greek -- Pictorial works | Food habits -- Greece | Manners and customs. -- Social life and customs | Greece -- Social life and customsDDC classification: 641.59495 Summary: Those who seek out the land of the Greeks with their souls also like to nourish their bodies Greek style. In 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 symposia to the sophisticated arrangements of haute cuisine in theme tropolises 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 colored illustrations on 460 pages as well as numerous authentic recipes make even reading this book an experience for the palate.| Item type | Current location | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Those who seek out the land of the Greeks with their souls also like to nourish their bodies Greek style. In 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 symposia to the sophisticated arrangements of haute cuisine in theme tropolises 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 colored illustrations on 460 pages as well as numerous authentic recipes make even reading this book an experience for the palate.
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