Culinaria Greece: Greek Specialities Flexibound – Import, 25 January 2008

This cookbook is one of my favorites, not only it is a cookbook but also a history book. It is my go-to for all Greek cooking. I purchased this book as a gift for a friend, who I know would love it---she is Greek, but unfortunately arrived damaged. It was clear that the damage was with the postal carrier an not seller related. I would absolutely recommend this cookbook to anyone that is interested in cooking Greek-Style. The recipes are easy and straightforward and everything that I have made has been excellent and I receive rave reviews on the taste!!! Excellent Book!

Una obra maestra. Desgraciadamente el cuerpo de la letra es minúsculo y se hace imposible de leer. El original, mucho mayor, es más recomendable a pesar de su precio mayor

First, I don't normally spend time writing reviews... this book has enticed me to sing of its praises.When I was looking for a Mediterranean cookbook, I found a bunch of books on the specific diet. I thought it was interesting, but I didn't want to think of my cooking styles to be a "diet". So I decided to look for Italian, Spanish, Greek, etc cookbooks. I read reviews on this one and decided I'd try it over the other. I am so thrilled that I did! I happen to enjoy reading cookbooks (weird I know).This cookbook is not just filled with recipes from the entire country of Greece (p.5 is a map of Greece sectioned out with the names of the regions and each region is a chapter in this book), it is also filled with culture! As I'm reading through this book, I feel like I am immersing myself into the Greek culture.As one who had the opportunity to immerse herself into the Greek culture of a fantastic family who owned a house in Athens and on Andros Island, I was able to become one of the family for about a week. I worked in their gardens and fished in their seas while on my vacation. I learned a few words and learned that I loved Greek food and culture. Reading this cookbook has me reliving my memories and wishing I could do it again!The author discusses everything from livestock, to harvesting pistachios (I may not do that, but I can improvise), to why they die their Easter eggs red, to death rituals, and wineries. If you don't want to read through the culture and are just interested in a "fish" recipe or "pasta" dish then all you have to do is turn to p.453 to check out the Index of Dishes or flip the page to the English Recipe Index; if your feeling Greek (or can read Greek) flip the page to the Greek recipe Index.I must say... this is my new FAVORITE read and cookbook... until I find another anyways.

There are plenty of recipes outlined in this book, but you shouldn't buy it if you are looking for a Greek recipe book. _Culinaria Greece_ is a good book to read, and to learn from. It is a lavishly illustrated compendium, with information covering any number of meat, fish and vegetable dishes, along with flavor combinations, cooking styles, culinary attitudes, and various religious and cultural food rituals, coming from throughout the Greek Islands. The book has things to say about all of these, with a particular, and particularly welcome, emphasis on regional variation. It also has a plenty to say about the drinking and preparation of wine, of ouzo, and of coffee. But it is not a collection of instructions to cook from. The recipes are outlines, not detailed instructions.Some of the book's quirks are explained once you realize that the book is translated from German. It takes a greater interest that you might otherwise expect in sausages (those Germans certainly do love a good sausage), and it tells us lots about the Greek vintners who supply a lot of wine to Germany. Occasionally the translation jars a bit. But this isn't a book you'd buy for its elegant prose, not for its historical or mythological accuracy. It's a book to turn to when you've olive oil, onions and lemon to hand, and you're looking for some inspiration. I've been enjoying it a lot.

Loved this book, have made several of the recipes now. This came fast, is printed exceptional well. Really like that the book has the ribbons or tbuilt in bookmarkers! I wont get it all stained with my food covered hands trying to turn back to correct page. I usually purchase my books based on the ratings and this one has very good ratings. It is very detailed. The recipes are easy to understand. Greek cooking is so much more healthy than other ethnicities, vegies and olive oil. I like the use of mint. Greeks eat a lot of fish and this book is full of really good fish recipes.