{"title":"Alissa Timoshkina","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlissa Timoshkina’s works invite readers into a world where culinary tradition meets contemporary creativity. Her books, such as \u003cem\u003eKapusta\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLozhka\u003c\/em\u003e, explore the rich textures and flavours of Eastern European cuisine with a fresh and engaging voice. Expect recipes that celebrate both everyday ingredients and time-honoured techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles like \u003cem\u003eSalt \u0026amp; Time\u003c\/em\u003e, Timoshkina’s writing goes beyond cooking to evoke the profound connections between food, culture, and memory. Her collection is a thoughtful journey through taste and heritage, perfect for readers who appreciate food as a doorway to stories and history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"salt-time-by-alissa-timoshkina-9781784725389","title":"Salt \u0026 Time","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalt \u0026amp; Time\u003c\/i\u003e will transform perceptions of the food of the former Soviet Union, and especially Siberia—the crossroads of Eastern European and Central Asian cuisine—with 100 inviting recipes adapted for modern tastes and Western kitchens, and evocative storytelling to explain and entice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy not try the restorative Solyanka fish soup (a famous Russian hangover cure), savour the fragrant Chicken with prunes, or treat yourself to some Napoleon cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Often we need distance and time, both to see things better and to feel closer to them. This is certainly true of the food of my home country, Russia—or Siberia, to be exact. When I think of Siberia, I hear the sound of fresh snow crunching beneath my feet. Today, whenever I crush sea salt flakes between my fingers as I cook, I think of that sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book I feature recipes that are authentic to Siberia, classic Russian flavour combinations, and my modern interpretations. You will find dishes from the pre-revolutionary era and the Soviet days, as well as contemporary approaches—revealing a cuisine that is vibrant, nourishing, exciting, and above all relevant no matter the time or the place.' - \u003cb\u003eAlissa Timoshkina\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'If anyone had to write a Russian cookbook now, it would have to be her, and her book will end up being a classic' - Olia Hercules, author of \u003ci\u003eMamushka\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eKaukasis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998585606380,"sku":"9781784725389","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11868723482823.jpg?v=1763222301"},{"product_id":"kapusta-by-alissa-timoshkina-9781784885854","title":"Kapusta","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eCome for the food and stay for the stories – every curious cook will take a leaf out of this book.\u003c\/i\u003e\" – Yotam Ottolenghi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eA rare cookbook that engages our thinking and delights our senses.\u003c\/i\u003e\" – Olia Hercules\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eThis book is just as warm and inviting and shines a fresh light on the world of Eastern European food.\u003c\/i\u003e\" – Zuza Zak\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA culinary journey across Eastern Europe, \u003ci\u003eKapusta \u003c\/i\u003ecelebrates the humble vegetables that have shaped some of the most vibrant culinary traditions in the world. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Focusing on five key vegetables to the region – cabbage, beetroot, potato, carrot and mushrooms – it honours a philosophy of cooking that has affordability, seasonality, sustainability and, above all, great flavour at its heart. With chapters on dumplings and pickles and ferments as well, you’ll find a diversity of dishes which exemplify the Eastern European culinary DNA. \u003cbr\u003e Recipes are accompanied by beautiful photography and include a range of both meat-based and vegetarian dishes such as A Cabbage Strudel, both Vegan and Beef Borsch, Potato Babka, Pierogi, a Tzimmes Carrot Cake, Bulgarian Mushroom and Walnut Pâté, and a range of sauerkrauts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKapusta \u003c\/i\u003ebursts with original recipes and shines a spotlight on the whole kaleidoscope of little-known culinary cultures and history from across the extensive region. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288534368492,"sku":"9781784885854","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13473373482823.jpg?v=1770561393"},{"product_id":"lozhka-by-alissa-timoshkina-9781837837274","title":"Lozhka","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eLozhka\u003c\/i\u003e, award-winning writer and co-founder of #CookforUkraine, Alissa Timoshkina explores the cuisines of Eastern Europe through recipes, stories and shared histories, revealing a rich culinary landscape shaped by resilience, migration and generosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpanning Ukrainian, Jewish, Tatar, Hungarian, Polish, Slovak and Roma traditions, among others, \u003ci\u003eLozhka\u003c\/i\u003e captures a cuisine without borders – one shaped by migration, resilience, generosity and deep-rooted connection to the land. From fragrant soups and nourishing stews to soft dumplings and comforting desserts, every recipe tells a story of home, survival and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its vibrant, vegetable-forward approach and layers of smoky, tangy and creamy flavour, \u003ci\u003eLozhka\u003c\/i\u003e brings the spirit of Eastern European cooking into the modern kitchen while honouring the traditions behind it. More than a cookbook, it is an invitation to discover the histories, cultures and shared comforts gathered around the spoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47769195741420,"sku":"9781837837274","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781837837274-lozhka.jpg?v=1782099668"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/alissa-timoshkina.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}