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Book Synopsis''A delicious evocation of place and memory from one of my favourite cooks.'' Allan Jenkins, Editor of Observer Food Monthly
''This book is so much more than a cookbook, it''s a love song to a very special place and we are lucky to have the brilliant Marianna as our guide.'' Itamar Srulovich, co-founder of Honey & Co.
''I want to make everything in this beautiful book. An absolute treasure.'' Rosie Birkett, author of The Joyful Home Cook
With photography from Elena Heatherwick, the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Photographer of the Year 2020
Marianna Leivaditaki is a natural storyteller. She grew up in Chania, on the Greek island of Crete, and spent her childhood helping out in the family-run taverna. After school, she carried around her blue notebook, writing down
all the recipes she would like to cook, helped by the Greek grannies'' kitchen wisdom. Marianna''s love for the food of her heritage flows off every
Trade Review
'A gorgeous, evocative and deeply personal book that transports you to Crete and celebrates its cuisine through the cooking of one of our most exciting chefs. The brilliant Marianna holds your hand as she guides you from the crystal waters of the coast to the craggy mountains of her beloved homeland, cooking up the most delicious creations along the way. I want to make everything in this beautiful book. An absolute treasure.' * Rosie Birkett, author of The Joyful Home Cook *
'Aegean sun and sea and perfect fisherman's soup. A delicious evocation of place and memory from one of my favourite cooks.' * Allan Jenkins, Editor of Observer Food Monthly *
'What a fantastic book! The generous Cretan sun shines from every page, this book is so much more than a cookbook, it's a love song to a very special place and its delicious culture, and we are lucky to have the brilliant Marianna as our guide to this magical island.' * Itamar Srulovich, co-founder of Honey & Co. *
