The Adriatic Kitchen
Recipes Inspired by the Seasonal
Abundance of Korčula
NZ author Barbara
Unković
Barbara Unković has
always been drawn to the land of her father, the sun-soaked Croatian island of
Korčula in the Adriatic Sea. She spent several years living there, in the
seaside village of Račišće, immersed in its way of life, its culture, history
and food.
Now, inspired by the
island’s culinary traditions and its abundance of fresh, seasonal ingredients,
Barbara has produced The Adriatic Kitchen,
a delightful, rustic cookbook full of gorgeous recipes and evocative memories.
From the vivid tangerine
blooms of pomegranate stems in spring, to grapes and olives ‘beginning to grow
fat and ripen’ beneath the intense heat of the Adriatic summer sun, Barbara
viscerally evokes her love of place and intoxication with a landscape and
culture overflowing with the rich bounty of the soil and sea.
Over 70 simple yet
delicious recipes are included, such as Croatian Sweet Easter Bread (fragrantly
basted with sharp lemoncello); Black Risotto; Fresh Fig Crumble; Roast Chicken
with Pomegranate and Spinach; Dalmatian Shepherd’s Lamb with Potatoes and Broad
Beans; Sugared Almonds; Vanilla Horseshoe Biscuits; Carrot and Mint Salad.
Infused with the warmth
and vibrancy of Barbara’s beloved island, The
Adriatic Kitchen is a must-have cookbook for those wanting to experience traditional
food at its best.
About the author:
Barbara Unković is of Croatian and English descent and a cousin to DH Lawrence. She is the author of six published books and specializes in flash fiction. Barbara is the recipient of more than 30 writing awards in the United Kingdom and United States, including three International Book Awards and one USA Best Book Award.
Growing and cooking wholesome organic food has been a pivotal part of the rich life she has shared with husband and chef Denis.
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