Carpathia

Name: Carpathia
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780711241824
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Food from the heart of Romania

By Irina Georgescu

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Carpathia by Irina Georgescu explores Romania's vibrant and diverse culinary heritage, shaped by Greek, Turkish, Slavic, Austrian, Hungarian and Saxon influences. This cookbook offers a journey through the country's landscape, history and traditions via its bold and unique dishes, from chargrilled aubergines and polenta fritters to tangy bors and Viennese-style layer cakes.
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This book is ideal for food lovers, cooks eager to discover Eastern European cuisines, and readers interested in cultural and culinary travel narratives.

The first book introducing readers to the bold, colourful and delicious cuisine of Romania.

Description

Romania is a cultural melting pot. Its character is rooted in many cultures, from Greek, Turkish, and Slavic in the south and east, to Austrian, Hungarian, and Saxon in the north and west.

Carpathia, the first book from food writer Irina Georgescu, aims to introduce the reader to Romania's unique, bold, and delicious cuisine: an amalgamation of all its cultural influences. In doing so, it takes the reader on a culinary journey to the very heart of this fascinating European country, exploring its history, landscape, and traditions through food.

From chargrilled aubergines, polenta fritters, and butterbean hummus, to tangy bors, stuffed breads, and Viennese-style layer cakes, Romanian cooking speaks of a country that's never afraid to mix things up!

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Carpathia has been described as “a wonderful new cookbook” by Bee Wilson of the Financial Times and “genuinely fascinating” by Felicity Cloake. Reviews highlight Georgescu's beautiful writing and her captivating portrayal of the Balkans’ food and traditions, inspiring readers to explore Romania’s cuisine and culture.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711241824

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: White Lion Publishing

Illustration: 150 color photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 195.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 1020g

Pages: 224

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Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Irina Georgescu Non-Fiction

About the Author

Irina Georgescu is a Romanian food writer who has been living in the UK for the last 10 years, and the woman behind the hugely successful blog Life in Small Bites. Her recipes are inspired by her mother, family and Romania's culinary heritage.