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According to Georgian legend, God took a supper break while creating the world. He became so involved with his meal that he inadvertently tripped over the high peaks of the Caucasus, spilling his food onto the land below. The land blessed by Heaven's table scraps was Georgia.Nestled in the Caucasus mountain range between the Black and Caspian seas, the Republic of Georgia is as beautiful as it is bountiful. The unique geography of the land, which includes both alpine and subtropical zones, has created an enviable culinary tradition. In The Georgian Feast , Darra Goldstein explores the rich and robust culture of Georgia and offers a variety of tempting recipes.The book opens with a fifty-page description of the culture and food of Georgia. Next are over one hundred recipes, often accompanied by notes on the history of the dish. Holiday menus, a glossary of Georgian culinary terms, and an annotated bibliography round out the volume.
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The Georgian Feast, Darra Goldstein, Niko Pirosmani
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- Released
- 1999
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- Title
- The Georgian Feast
- Subtitle
- The Vibrant Culture and Savory Food of the Republic of Georgia
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Darra Goldstein, Niko Pirosmani
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Released
- 1999
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 254
- ISBN10
- 0520219295
- ISBN13
- 9780520219298
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, Cookbooks, Cookbooks, Food & Drinks, Food, Culture and Society, Anthropology, Food and Drink, Social History, Eastern Europe, Kitchen, Georgia
- Description
- According to Georgian legend, God took a supper break while creating the world. He became so involved with his meal that he inadvertently tripped over the high peaks of the Caucasus, spilling his food onto the land below. The land blessed by Heaven's table scraps was Georgia.Nestled in the Caucasus mountain range between the Black and Caspian seas, the Republic of Georgia is as beautiful as it is bountiful. The unique geography of the land, which includes both alpine and subtropical zones, has created an enviable culinary tradition. In The Georgian Feast , Darra Goldstein explores the rich and robust culture of Georgia and offers a variety of tempting recipes.The book opens with a fifty-page description of the culture and food of Georgia. Next are over one hundred recipes, often accompanied by notes on the history of the dish. Holiday menus, a glossary of Georgian culinary terms, and an annotated bibliography round out the volume.