Green Mountains: Walking the Caucasus with Recipes

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Green Mountains charts a journey through the Caucasus, using food as a passport and stories as currency.

Beginning in Armenia, moving northwards through Georgia and ending at the Black Sea,Green Mountains weaves together the enchanting geography and the cult of the kitchen that prevails within these two countries. Tales of testing hikes and unpredictable terrain are punctuated by the foods Eden eats for respite citrus, tea, apricots, mountain greens and magical cheeses and the stories she uncovers.

Sharing both the deep comfort and satisfaction of a meal served after a long walk, and the unique relationships she forms with her hosts, Eden offers readers unique insights into the culture and food of these two countries. With meticulously researched histories, a catalogue of recipes from her travels, and rich, compelling stories, this is a travel book like no other.

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An on-foot exploration of Armenia and Georgia, with recipes woven through.

Author Bio

Caroline Eden is a travel and food writer focusing on the former Soviet Union and south Asia. She has written for various publications including the Daily Telegraph, Financial Times and the Guardian. Caroline's first book, Samarkand, won the Guild of Food Writers Award for best food and travel book in 2017. She lives in Edinburgh, Scotland.