Salt & Time: Recipes from a Russian kitchen

Salt & Time is a Russian cookbook that showcases the vibrant and diverse cuisine of the former Soviet Union, with 100 inviting recipes adapted for modern tastes and Western kitchens. It features evocative storytelling and stunning photography to explain and entice readers, offering a glimpse into the rich culinary heritage of Siberia.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 240 pages
\n Publication date: 07 March 2019
\n Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
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Some cookbooks transport you on a captivating journey that blends poetic geography and culinary delights, and "Salt & Time" is a prime example of this enchanting genre. Written with infectious enthusiasm, often playfully inventive, and brimming with encouragement to explore deliciously unfamiliar dishes, this cookbook is a true delight. Nigella Lawson, renowned for her expertise in Russian cuisine, has undoubtedly emerged as the perfect author to pen a Russian cookbook in the present day. Her book is destined to become a classic, resonating with readers for years to come.

One glance at this captivating tome reveals the vibrant transformation of the former Soviet Union's culinary landscape, particularly focusing on the captivating region of Siberia. The crossroads of Eastern European and Central Asian cuisine, Siberia boasts a rich culinary heritage that is brought to life through the 100 inviting recipes adapted for modern tastes and Western kitchens. Accompanied by evocative storytelling that elucidates and captivates, "Salt & Time" sets out to redefine perceptions of the food of this region.

From the restorative Solyanka fish soup, renowned as a famous Russian hangover cure, to the fragrant Chicken with prunes, and even the indulgent Napoleon cake, this book offers a delectable array of dishes to savor. It reminds us that sometimes, distance and time serve as powerful catalysts for enhancing our perception and connection to the things we cherish. This holds true for the food of my home country, Russia, or Siberia, to be precise. When I contemplate Siberia, I am transported by the crisp sound of fresh snow crunching beneath my feet. Whenever I manipulate sea salt flakes between my fingers as I cook, I am reminded of that serene melody.

In this book, I have curated a collection of recipes that are authentically rooted in Siberia, showcasing classic Russian flavor combinations and my modern interpretations. Spanning from the pre-revolutionary era to the Soviet days and contemporary approaches, this cuisine reveals its vibrant, nourishing, exciting, and above all, relevant nature, regardless of the time or place.

So, embark on a culinary adventure with "Salt & Time," where each page becomes a gateway to a world of flavors and traditions. Let the aromas and flavors transport you to the enchanting landscapes of Siberia, and let the recipes inspire you to create your own culinary masterpieces.

\n Weight: 1006g\n
Dimension: 248 x 202 x 23 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781784725389\n \n