The Olive and the Caper

This comprehensive look at Greek cooking includes not only recipes but also culinary history, Greek myths and literature, village life, and much more. In addition, the recipes are a mirror of the country's different regions and traditions, ranging from the familiar to the more unusual to a few that might be challenging for the most dedicated home cook, like thyme-fed snails. However, Susanna Hoffman, who is an anthropologist as well as a cook, makes the cuisine user-friendly and appealing, and provides a tantalizing glimpse into the bold flavors of a colorful Mediterranean world. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.