Culinaria Greece

Culinaria

by Marianthi Milona

Meet the AuthorMarianthi Milona was born in 1965 in Thessaloniki and studied German, English, and Greek philology in Cologne. Since 1990, she has been a journalist for regional, national, and international radio and print media. Because of her in-depth knowledge of Greece and the Balkans, she regularly makes extended research trips to all the important areas of southeast Europe. Werner Stapelfeldt began his career as a photographer for travel guides and magazines. After studying photo design he went to work as a freelance photographer, predominantly in the commercial field, working for agencies and institutions. His assignment with the Culinaria series took him to Greece for eight months, where he uncovered unusual wines, fruits, and various Greek dishes. He spent time with people at work and at play and, of course, at the table, all the while endeavoring to capture the country, its specialties, and its atmosphere in the photographs that illustrate this book.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Nonfiction, Travel, Reference, Cuisine

460 pages, Paperback

First published November 30, 2004

Reviews

[Marianthi Milona]

Hallo this is the author Marianthi Milona

Does anybody wants to discuss with me on my book Culinaria?

[Martin Earl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully done, exceptionally informative, giving an understanding of more than just the recipes and the techniques but of the people and their way of life and their relationship with food, this book rocks. I could talk about the usefulness of the regionally-based organization. I could talk about the stunning images. I could talk about the straightforward recipes that do not choke the experience of learning about a different place and people than my own.
But really, all I need to say to justify my 5-star rating is this: when I cooked Greek food using this book, my friend FROM GREECE (and not like 50 years ago from Greece, but like 2 years ago) said "wow, this is great, it's just like we eat in Greece." That is the prize, is it not?

[Lucy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing book. Although billed as a cookbook, it’s really more of a travel guide or a book that teaches you all about Greece with recipes throughout. It is an excellent book. Would be an excellent read for anyone with an interest in Greece or in preparation for a trip to Greece. The only reason I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the varying use of fonts, none the less tiny fonts.

[Dray · Rating 3 out of 5]

Better as a regional guide (which it is quite good at) than a cookbook. This cookbook does impart a good sense of the regional tastes and food focus of the many Grecian cuisines.

[Marianne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Much like others on this series, it is not a super practical cookbook, but it IS a lot of fun for nerding out in armchair travel mode.

[Cheri · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite set of cookbooks. These are like travel guides. Each region is carefully explained, and the food that region is known for is detailed. The pictures are exquisite. The books are so heavy that I have to get them down off the shelf for my mom and put her at the dining room table (as she's too little to hold these in her lap)! I have not made any of the recipes in the Greece book, but I have been using it to "plan" my trip to Greece this summer. It helps me to know what food is called, and what is local and likely to be fresh and tasty when I get there (no McDonald's for this traveler!). I have much better places for recipes. These are places for ideas. For looking at food and being consumed with the culture behind it.

[Jennifer Entwistle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this Greek cookbook! I really want to sit down and read it page by page at some point. I gives a great description of traditions and reasons for our culture that I have shared with my husband. And the recipes are great!