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Irina Georgescu

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Bucharest, Romania

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Irina Georgescu is a food writer whose work draws on her Eastern European heritage. Irina feels very strongly about exploring the world through food, understanding people through what they eat and putting things in the context of history. It is her love and commitment to talking about Romanian culinary traditions that made her pursue her dream and write about this heritage. Her cooking is inspired by her mother and grandmother, by her life in the busy capital city Bucharest and by her constant explorations into the history and food of her country. Whilst trying to keep close to the traditional ways of cooking, she also brings her own interpretation to these dishes. She was born in Bucharest, Romania, and now lives in the UK.

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Irina Georgescu I usually make a cup of coffee and start again. When I have such a rich source of inspiration like Romanian cuisine, it is hard to have writer's block…moreI usually make a cup of coffee and start again. When I have such a rich source of inspiration like Romanian cuisine, it is hard to have writer's block. However, sometimes things get a little stale or overcomplicated. This for me is a sign that a need a new approach, so instead of amending, I start again from a different angle. (less)

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Irina Georgescu It is important to be able to collect the recipes of my country and tell people about them. Writing about them is a way of preserving them, even if I …moreIt is important to be able to collect the recipes of my country and tell people about them. Writing about them is a way of preserving them, even if I add a personal interpretation to some. To me, this is the best thing about being a writer: being able to share my country's delicious food with people that are eager to explore new territories. (less)

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	Carpathia: Food from the Heart of Romania 4.28 avg rating — 145 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tava: Eastern European Baking and Desserts from Romania and Beyond 4.26 avg rating — 84 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Danube: Recipes and Stories from Eastern Europe 4.15 avg rating — 26 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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The Missing Ingredient: The Curious Role of Time in Food and Flavour

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