Slippurinn: Recipes and Stories from Iceland

Slippurinn, an international culinary destination restaurant in Iceland's Westman Islands, is founded by chef Gísli Matt. He creates a menu that respects local and traditional cuisine while pushing boundaries of contemporary cuisine. This is Gíslis first book, which reflects his research into traditional Icelandic dishes and his modern approach to preserve local culinary knowledge.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 14 October 2021
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Slippurinn, the international culinary destination restaurant in Iceland's Westman Islands, is a truly blissful experience. To have the recipes crafted by rising star chef Gísli Matt is a true gift.

Chef Gísli Matt and his family have built Slippurinn in a historic shipyard building in a small town that was forever transformed by the lava flow from a 1973 erupted volcano. In this extraordinary environment, where plants thrive on mountains created by lava, Gísli has created a menu that blends local and traditional flavors with contemporary culinary innovations.

Gísli is forging his own path in the world of gastronomy, captivating the attention of culinary connoisseurs worldwide, including Ruth Reichl and Diana Henry. His first book, "Slippurinn: A Culinary Journey to Iceland," reflects his extensive research into traditional Icelandic dishes, aimed at preserving local culinary knowledge while embracing a modern approach to create a cuisine that appeals to both locals and international food enthusiasts.

This captivating book takes readers on a journey to the heart of Gísli's fascinating culinary world and island life. It is a must-read for lovers of all things Nordic and for food lovers across the globe.

Weight: 1200g
Dimension: 305 x 279 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838663117