Vefa's Kitchen
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
For anyone who has ever longed to unlock the secrets of authentic Greek cooking, Vefa's Kitchen is the definitive guide — a monumental culinary bible that chronicles the full breadth of Greece's rich gastronomic heritage. Authored by Vefa Alexiadou, widely regarded as the Julia Child of Greece, this landmark volume presents over 700 traditional recipes gathered from every corner of the Greek mainland and its islands, from the humblest village staples to the grandest celebratory feasts. Each dish is rendered with precision and warmth, illuminating the ingredients, techniques, and cultural rituals that have shaped Greek cooking across generations. Beyond its role as a recipe collection, Vefa's Kitchen stands as a sweeping cultural document, capturing the soul of a Mediterranean civilization through its food — its olive oils, legumes, fresh herbs, slow-braised meats, and honey-drenched pastries. Alexiadou writes with the authority of a lifetime spent in Greek kitchens, and Phaidon's signature editorial rigor ensures that each page is as informative as it is inspiring. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a curious newcomer to Greek cuisine, this extraordinary work will leave you hungry for the ancient sun-drenched table it so vividly conjures.
Author: Vefa Alexiadou
Format: Hardback
Published: 2009, Phaidon
Genre: Cookery
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
For anyone who has ever longed to unlock the secrets of authentic Greek cooking, Vefa's Kitchen is the definitive guide — a monumental culinary bible that chronicles the full breadth of Greece's rich gastronomic heritage. Authored by Vefa Alexiadou, widely regarded as the Julia Child of Greece, this landmark volume presents over 700 traditional recipes gathered from every corner of the Greek mainland and its islands, from the humblest village staples to the grandest celebratory feasts. Each dish is rendered with precision and warmth, illuminating the ingredients, techniques, and cultural rituals that have shaped Greek cooking across generations. Beyond its role as a recipe collection, Vefa's Kitchen stands as a sweeping cultural document, capturing the soul of a Mediterranean civilization through its food — its olive oils, legumes, fresh herbs, slow-braised meats, and honey-drenched pastries. Alexiadou writes with the authority of a lifetime spent in Greek kitchens, and Phaidon's signature editorial rigor ensures that each page is as informative as it is inspiring. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a curious newcomer to Greek cuisine, this extraordinary work will leave you hungry for the ancient sun-drenched table it so vividly conjures.