Not just a cookbook, but a captivating journey through the domestic life of the Turkish home and the Ottoman palace.
The 'secrets' of Turkish cooking are revealed at last! Chef Angela Mitchell makes sense of Turkish cuisine and leads us through the Turkish kitchen and Turkish styles of cooking in a straight forward, easy-to-understand and user-friendly manner.
This book is perfect for those who know a great deal about Turkish cooking and also for those who know absolutely nothing! It's perfect for gourmet cooks who want to expand their repertoire and also for absolute amateurs who will enjoy sampling some of the world's tastiest dishes. Readable and highly enjoyable, the book praises Turkey's fresh and organic ingredients and lets us all in on the secrets of this very rich, eminently healthy and varied cuisine.
As she unlocks the door to the Turkish kitchen, author Angie Mitchell also reveals a unique way of domestic life, while her recipe endnotes make for fun reading packed with small bites of fascinating information.
I have lived in Turkey for 16 years. I have cooked only two Turkish dishes in that time believing that I could never do it as well as the Turks, so why bother. Well, thats about to change. Secrets has inspired me.
--Jane Gerçeksöz
Sarah Carter's fantastically strong and colorful illustrations take this out of the realm of ordinary cookbooks and make this a book to be treasured.
From the Introduction:
Turkish cuisine is unique. The Anatolian peninsula has the combined characteristics of three continents, Europe, Africa and Asia.
....Turkish cuisine reflects the diversity of its landscape, a rich cultural heritage and the dynamic resources of all its inhabitants, past and present.
...Today in Turkey, food and mealtimes are still the hub of everyday life....time is taken to share meals with family members or friends to relax and enjoy conversation. ...Guests are always received with the highest cordial hospitality and it is believed no one should ever leave a Turkish table without feeling satisfied and happy.
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