The Greek Cook Book
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
A feast for the senses awaits in The Greek Cook Book, a comprehensive culinary guide that transports home cooks into the heart of Greek gastronomy through over 500 authentic, time-honoured recipes. Originally written in Greek and masterfully translated and adapted by Helen Georges, this indispensable volume chronicles the full breadth of Greek cuisine — from rustic village staples and hearty mezedes to celebratory sweets and slow-braised mains — presenting a vivid portrait of a culture where food is inseparable from life, family, and tradition. Sophia Skoura writes with the authority of lived experience, grounding each recipe in the regional traditions and seasonal rhythms that have defined Greek cooking for centuries. Her prose is warm yet precise, guiding cooks of every skill level through techniques and ingredient combinations that balance simplicity with profound depth of flavour. Part of The International Cook Book Series, this title sits alongside a distinguished collection dedicated to preserving the culinary heritage of the world's great food cultures — leaving the reader hungry not just for the food, but for the sun-drenched landscapes and convivial tables that inspired every dish.
Author: Sophia Skoura
Format: Hardback
Genre: Cookery
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
A feast for the senses awaits in The Greek Cook Book, a comprehensive culinary guide that transports home cooks into the heart of Greek gastronomy through over 500 authentic, time-honoured recipes. Originally written in Greek and masterfully translated and adapted by Helen Georges, this indispensable volume chronicles the full breadth of Greek cuisine — from rustic village staples and hearty mezedes to celebratory sweets and slow-braised mains — presenting a vivid portrait of a culture where food is inseparable from life, family, and tradition. Sophia Skoura writes with the authority of lived experience, grounding each recipe in the regional traditions and seasonal rhythms that have defined Greek cooking for centuries. Her prose is warm yet precise, guiding cooks of every skill level through techniques and ingredient combinations that balance simplicity with profound depth of flavour. Part of The International Cook Book Series, this title sits alongside a distinguished collection dedicated to preserving the culinary heritage of the world's great food cultures — leaving the reader hungry not just for the food, but for the sun-drenched landscapes and convivial tables that inspired every dish.