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Home Food
Recipes from the founder of #CookForUkraine
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The new book from award-winning cookery writer and co-founder of #CookForUkraine
'Heartfelt storytelling and truly beautiful, honest food' Jamie Oliver
'Original, thought-provoking, beautiful. A wonderful book' Diana Henry
'This beautiful book makes me feel I’m in Olia’s kitchen, which is just as much a joy as the exquisite but simple recipes' Nigella Lawson
100 comforting recipes that unite us no matter where we are from and where we end up
In her most personal book yet, Olia Hercules distils a lifetime of kitchen curiosity into her 100 most loved recipes. She draws on her broad influences from all the places she has called home: her childhood in Ukraine; her years in Cyprus and Italy; her simple, plant-centric family meals in London; and the special festive recipes she has gleaned along the way.
The recipes are nostalgic like Potatoes of my Childhood, they are trade secrets like Pasta with Confit Garlic, they interweave every day like Joe’s Beetroot, Cornichon, Feta and Potatoes, and they make everything okay like Life-giving Rhubarb Cake.
These recipes have been handwritten, handed down, and shared among friends. Dotted with vignettes from fellow chefs and food writers that explore different meanings and associations of home, this charming and extremely personal book from Olia offers irresistible recipes, charming storytelling, and boundless heart.
The Times Best Food Books of 2022
The Independent Best Cookbook of the Year 2022
Waitrose Weekend Magazine Book of the year
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Home Food by Olia Hercules has been praised for its heartfelt storytelling and honest, beautiful recipes that evoke the warmth and joy of being in Olia's kitchen. It features original and thought-provoking content with stunning photographs, personal stories, and simple yet exquisite recipes. Critics have highlighted Olia's writing and her ability to connect food with emotion, making readers feel at home. The book is also seen as a future staple, inspiring cooks to learn new techniques and appreciate the diversity of culinary traditions.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781408899106
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 07 July 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 194.0mm
Height: 252.0mm
Weight: 1140g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Olia Hercules was born in Ukraine and forged a career as a chef in the UK, having trained at the renowned Leiths School of Food and Wine and working in restaurants such as Ottolenghi.
Olia lives in London with her husband and two sons, writing, cooking, teaching and feeding her unceasing curiosity by researching food culture and culinary traditions of countries less explored. She is the author of the award-winning cookbooks Mamushka, Kaukasis and Summer Kitchens. Home Food is her fourth book.
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