Author(s): Carolina Doriti

Food and Drink

A beautifully enticing Greek cookbook rooted in tradition and full of love for the land, its history and ingredients. Salt of the Earth is divided into chapters that typify this delicious cuisine: Olive, Grain, Hive, Seed and Vine.

Through these pages, explore Mediterranean dishes and flavour combinations in depth and immerse yourself in Greek food. Discover simple, fresh, and flavoursome recipes for everything from the traditional 'Kakavia' Fisherman's soup, precious parcels of Beef Dolmades and 'Melopita' Baked Honey Cheesecake to modern favourites such as Taramosalata and Grape Leaves with Caper Tzatziki.

With a strong sense of place and stunning location photography, Salt of the Earth shines a spotlight on local produce and traditional techniques and reveals the defining characteristics of Greek food, including its natural affinity with sustainability, against the irresistible backdrop of the Greek mainland and islands.

This vibrant book is the ultimate celebration of the food and flavours of Greece from one of the country's most forward thinking about historically knowledgeable cooks.