Greek Cookery
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: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Condition remarks: Some minor holes to DJ with tanning and chipping. Tanning and foxing to pages.
Step into the sun-drenched kitchens of Greece with Greek Cookery, the landmark culinary work by Nicholas Tselementes — widely regarded as the father of modern Greek cuisine. Recognised internationally as an authority on European and Oriental cooking, Tselementes presents a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the rich, storied traditions of Greek gastronomy, chronicling hundreds of recipes that span everything from hearty lamb stews and stuffed vine leaves to delicate pastries and refreshing mezedes. Written with the precision of a trained chef and the passion of a cultural custodian, the book instructs home cooks and professionals alike in the authentic techniques and ingredient combinations that define Hellenic cooking. Beyond its role as a practical kitchen companion, Greek Cookery stands as a cultural monument — a text that shaped the culinary identity of an entire nation during a period of great modernisation. Tselementes argues, through his meticulous and structured approach, that Greek food deserves a place alongside the great European culinary traditions, blending classical Mediterranean flavours with influences drawn from the Ottoman East. His authoritative voice and systematic methodology elevated Greek cookery writing to a new standard, and his influence continues to resonate in Greek households and restaurants to this day. For anyone eager to uncover the true soul of Greek cuisine, this volume remains an indispensable — and deeply rewarding — point of entry.
Author: Nicholas Tselementes
Format: Hardback
Published: 1963, D. C. Divry
Genre: Cookery
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Condition remarks: Some minor holes to DJ with tanning and chipping. Tanning and foxing to pages.
Step into the sun-drenched kitchens of Greece with Greek Cookery, the landmark culinary work by Nicholas Tselementes — widely regarded as the father of modern Greek cuisine. Recognised internationally as an authority on European and Oriental cooking, Tselementes presents a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the rich, storied traditions of Greek gastronomy, chronicling hundreds of recipes that span everything from hearty lamb stews and stuffed vine leaves to delicate pastries and refreshing mezedes. Written with the precision of a trained chef and the passion of a cultural custodian, the book instructs home cooks and professionals alike in the authentic techniques and ingredient combinations that define Hellenic cooking. Beyond its role as a practical kitchen companion, Greek Cookery stands as a cultural monument — a text that shaped the culinary identity of an entire nation during a period of great modernisation. Tselementes argues, through his meticulous and structured approach, that Greek food deserves a place alongside the great European culinary traditions, blending classical Mediterranean flavours with influences drawn from the Ottoman East. His authoritative voice and systematic methodology elevated Greek cookery writing to a new standard, and his influence continues to resonate in Greek households and restaurants to this day. For anyone eager to uncover the true soul of Greek cuisine, this volume remains an indispensable — and deeply rewarding — point of entry.