Three Sisters around a Greek Table : a Cookbook

Bakopoulos, Betty / Bakopoulos, Eleni ; Bakopoulos, Betty; Bakopoulos, Eleni; Bakopoulos, Samantha

ISBN 10: 0981340504 / ISBN 13: 9780981340500

Published by Adelphes, Montreal, 2009

About this Item

Written, designed and photographed by three Greek-Canadian sisters, this cookbook boasts 105 easy recipes and 112 stunning colour food photographs. It will appeal to aspiring cooks who long for the comforts of simple, traditional Greek dishes such as Spanakopita, Souvlaki and Tsatziki, while offering recipes that will also inspire seasoned chefs. Readers will be pleased to find modern takes on traditional ingredients, such as Beef Tenderloin Stuffed with Figs and Apricots, or Shrimp with Ouzo and Chilies. Over half of the recipes are vegetarian-this is real Greek cooking. Filled with tips, variations, and make-ahead suggestions, this book even offers 12 complete menu ideas which will assist a cook in putting together a meal from start to finish. Heartwarming tales of how the recipes came to be staple dishes in the three sisters' homes are shared throughout. The anecdotes are enhanced by a storybook of black and white photographs that document the family rituals of a modern Greek-Canadian household. This cookbook invites the reader to create rituals around their own dinner table. It reminds the reader that food is not just a means for survival; it is a chance to pause with family and friends and connect with loved ones.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Three Sisters around a Greek Table : a Cookbook
• Publisher: Adelphes, Montreal
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0981340504
• ISBN 13: 9780981340500
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: As New
• Signed: Signed by Authors
• Seller catalogs:
  • SOLD
  • Greek Cooking & Food
  • Cookery

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Synopsis

Synopsis This award-winning cookbook, celebrates both food and family. Written by three Greek-Canadian sisters, this cookbook shares the secrets to eating better with today's busy families. The ingredients are simple, rustic and true to the Mediterranean diet. There are 105 recipes and 112 stunning food photographs that will inspire the chef at home. The pages are filled with tips, variations, and make-ahead suggestions. There are even 12 complete menu ideas to help one put together a meal from start to finish. Heart-warming tales of how the recipes came to be staple dishes in the three sisters' homes are also shared throughout. The anecdotes are enhanced by a storybook of black and white photography. The stories remind us that eating is more than just a means for survival; it is a chance to pause with family and friends and connect with loved ones. Three Sisters Around the Greek Table is a reflection of Greek cooking and of living Greek. This book sets itself apart with its beauty, si

About the Author

Betty is a former teacher who transferred her creative energies from the classroom to the kitchen. A gifted gourmet, she currently resides in Guelph, Ontario and is coincidentally a mother of three sisters. Eleni is an accomplished painter and photographer, with exhibitions and distinctions worldwide. Passionate about food and a proud mom of two boys, she currently resides in Kingston, Ontario. Samantha is a teacher, an impressive cook and a talented photographer. A newlywed, she is currently living the good life in Toronto, Ontario.