A Taste of Greece: Recipes, Cuisine & Culture

This is a beautifully put together cookbook with lots of delicious looking recipes (I haven't tried them yet). The instructions for recipes look fairly simple without a lot of steps. When we were in Greece our Greek tour guide recommended this book and since I could not find it at our local library after we got home I decided to order it from Amazon. There are so many Greek cookbooks out there to choose from so I was glad to get her recommendation. The funny thing about the book I received is that the hard cover was put onto the book upside down!! I attached a photo to this review but it may be too hard to see. I felt no need to return it as faulty and just enjoy the humor of it all which is a bit reflective of the topsy turvy nature of the Greek history through today (yes, we loved our visit there).

I just received my copy of A Taste of Greece and i have not been able to put it down. I have already noted a recipe to make tonight: the watermelon gazpacho soup. This is a wonderful collection of recipes together with glimpses of Greece and Greek culture. Food has always been central to the Greek way of life. I know from my own upbringing that the conversations and the people gathered around the table were animated by the delicious food on the table. The recipes in this book capture the simplicity and freshness of the ingredients used in the preparation and the stories of the people invited to offer their favorite recipes and experiences with Greek food and culture are interesting and informative. Reading this book (which is more than recipes -- it's a story about a people and their love of food) is a lot of fun and I have given copies to friends as gifts.

A truly beautiful book. And indeed, it is a great deal more than a cookbook. It's a glimpse into the heart of Greece, its many influences, its deep-rooted sense of hospitality. Princess Tatiana and Diana Farr Louis take the reader, the aspiring cook, on a journey through the mainland and the islands with grace, clarity, and love. For Greek cooking, like all good cooking, comes from the heart. If you have a sense of adventure, buy this book. If you are Greek and have grown up with Yaya's (Grandmother's) recipes, buy this book, because it will introduce you to new and delightful variations to well-beloved recipes and add a few additional ones to your chef's repertoire. Excellent!

Honestly, I wouldn't say I would suggest it to a friend. Almost literally half of the book is a brief three question interview/Q&A with semi-known celebrities or personalities with Greek heritage. The same exact three questions are asked of each person, and the answers are usually very short, and very generic. The recipes are nice for the most part, I was just hoping for a bit more in terms of variety, and substance.

Excellent cook book with lovely stories. It's well-written, easy-to-read, and just plain fun. The recipes are fairly easy. I want to cookMediterranean- style for my elderly mother and myself, and this will be perfect. I also purchase Greek products online because trying to find these products in a smallish city in Utah is not easy.

Love this book. It is great for just reading, but the recipes are very good too. I've tried the yogurt cucumber dip with zucchini balls and they were delicious. The recipe for feta mousse with olives is the next recipe on my agenda. If you like Greek food as I do, you will want this book

In a world where there are so many options this cookbook comes out among the top. With a generous incentive, the writing offers a charming personal insight from the contributors, and the flavours burst from each recipe celebrating their Greek homeland. The book is ever present on my kitchen bench in New Zealand. This will be a gift to be treasured.

I like it

A great combination of culture and recipes.

A very nice work on Greek food and Greek history. The two are so nicely depicted. For those interested in Greek cuisine and history.