The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking

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A Serendipity of Recipes and AdventureEmbracing all things Greek has never been easier, than with Susanna Hoffman s 700 plus page serendipity of recipes and adventures. Within these pages, along with must have recipes, you ll find dozens of lively essays about the origins of Greek food, the village life, history, language, and customs that will surely invigorate your mind as her bold flavors invigorate your taste buds. Popular dishes include: Shrimp with Fennel, Green Olives, Red Onion, and White Wine, and Fall-off-the-bone Lamb Shanks seasoned with Garlic, Thyme, Cinnamon and Coriander.Join the adventure alongside Susanna as she gathers Wild Greens, Herbs, Big Beans, Thyme, Parsley, Field greens, Siren-like Sweets, and Unique Greek preserves like: Rose Petal, Cherry, Grappa, Apricot and Metaxa to create beautiful dishes that represent her grand journey.

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Susanna Hoffman was a co-owner, sous chef, and maitre d of Chez Panisse, where she met Victoria Wise. She is the author, most recently, of The Olive and the Caper, and lives in Telluride, Colorado.