{"title":"Irina Georgescu","description":"\u003cp\u003eIrina Georgescu’s books invite readers on a culinary journey through the rich flavours and traditions of Eastern Europe. With evocative titles like \u003cem\u003eCarpathia\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDanube\u003c\/em\u003e, her work captures the essence of regional cooking, blending heritage ingredients with contemporary recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for food lovers eager to explore authentic and vibrant dishes, Georgescu’s writing connects readers to the heart of Romanian and Balkan cuisine. Her books offer more than recipes — they are an immersion in culture and flavour, ideal for anyone passionate about cooking and food history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"carpathia-by-irina-georgescu-9780711241824","title":"Carpathia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRomania is a cultural melting pot. Its character is rooted in many cultures, from Greek, Turkish, and Slavic in the south and east, to Austrian, Hungarian, and Saxon in the north and west.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarpathia\u003c\/em\u003e, the first book from food writer Irina Georgescu, aims to introduce the reader to Romania's unique, bold, and delicious cuisine: an amalgamation of all its cultural influences. In doing so, it takes the reader on a culinary journey to the very heart of this fascinating European country, exploring its history, landscape, and traditions through food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom chargrilled aubergines, polenta fritters, and butterbean hummus, to tangy bors, stuffed breads, and Viennese-style layer cakes, Romanian cooking speaks of a country that's never afraid to mix things up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47536392044780,"sku":"9780711241824","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780711241824-carpathia.jpg?v=1776381273"},{"product_id":"danube-by-irina-georgescu-9781784887049","title":"Danube","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis is an utterly magical book.\u003c\/i\u003e – Nigella Lawson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA culinary journey with easy-to-make recipes from the enchanting Eastern lands of the Danube River.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eDanube\u003c\/i\u003e, the James Beard Award-winning food writer and cook Irina Georgescu takes you on a gastronomic adventure as you journey along the Danube River, unearthing the hidden gems of Eastern European cuisine. With over 80 extraordinary recipes for everyday cooking – many focusing on vegetables, beans and pulses without meat – this cookbook is a testament to the diverse cultures of Romania, Serbia and Bulgaria, in those border regions shaped by the Danube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe recipes are simple and practical, from Potato Stew with Filo Crust, Leek and Rice Pie, Noodles with Sauerkraut, and Slow-cooked Beans served with Cheese Breads to Horseradish Cornbread and Rice Pilafs. For those who crave the meat-centric dishes of Eastern European festivities, \u003ci\u003eDanube\u003c\/i\u003e offers mouth-watering and no-fuss recipes that will transport you to the heart of tradition, including the life-giving Lamb and Pearl Barley Curban Soup, Easter Lamb Stufat with Spring Onions, and Sunday Pot-Roasted Chicken with Herby Stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith stunning location and food photography throughout, \u003ci\u003eDanube\u003c\/i\u003e is your passport to a world of flavours, stories, and traditions that will leave you hungry for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUtterly transporting – Irina’s wonderful recipes and sparkling writing made me hungry to eat and to travel.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e – Mark Diacono\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDanube is an enticing introduction to the rich culinary traditions of people living in the regions the Danube River traverses on its way to the Black Sea. Photographs and stories about life in Romania opened my eyes to its rich history, from the time of the Romans to the present day. This is a book to read with pleasure as well as to cook from!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e – Naomi Duguid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48241068441836,"sku":"9781784887049","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781784887049-danube-1.jpg?v=1787932302"},{"product_id":"tava-by-irina-georgescu-9781784885441","title":"Tava","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTava\u003c\/i\u003e is a meticulously researched baking book celebrating centuries of diversity and overlapping cultures that form today’s cuisine in Romania. The author’s aim is to also share the story of those dishes that have come to represent the identity of different cultural communities across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTava\u003c\/i\u003e means tray in Romanian, a metaphor for how a whole culinary landscape is presented to the reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will find Armenian pakhlava, Saxon plum pies, Swabian poppyseed crescents, Jewish fritters, and Hungarian langoși alongside plăcinte pies, alivenci corn cake, strudels, and fruit dumplings. Rice or pearl barley puddings, doughnuts, and gingerbread biscuits come with their own story, while chocolate mousses, meringues in custard sauce, and coffee ice cream introduce you to the glamour of famous Romanian and Eastern European pastry shops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is written with integrity and respect towards this rich heritage connecting the past with a present which can be encountered by the reader when travelling in Romania. 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