In ancient times, Greek ambrosia was believed to be the food of the gods.Here at last is a collection of modern, traditional, and most importantly foolproof Greek recipes by renowned chef Loulla Astin. For Loulla there’s nothing quite like the feeling one gets when descending the aeroplane’s stairs arriving in Cyprus and Greece; from the nostalgic aroma that engulfs the senses as the hot air wraps itself around your body like a cosy blanket, to the natural kind gestures of the locals that warms everybody’s hearts. The Greeks have a unique word for it: ‘Philoxenia’. More than just hospitality, it translates as ‘a friend to a stranger’, but is actually deeper in meaning.These beautiful recipes are intertwined memories and stories from Loulla’s childhood in Cyprus and her visits to Greece both professionally while filming 52 programmes of ‘Simply Greek’ for Granada’s Sky Breeze, and as a tourist in various locations.With this book, Loulla will take you back to the warm inviting times spent in the tavernas and family homes of Cyprus and Greece.Yiamas!
Loulla Astin came to fame in the early 90s as a bubbly and passionate Greek and Cypriot Chef. She made her debut on BBC1 TV in ‘Eggs ‘n Baker’, and following this she appeared in many other food related shows. Loulla was then given the opportunity to host her own series, ‘Simply Greek’. Her vibrant and rustic approach to cookery was soon noticed and she was asked to appear regularly on ‘This Morning with Richard and Judy’, through which their families bonded and became close friends. In addition, Loulla was the resident chef on ‘The Afternoon Show’ where it was noted that she was a ‘breath of fresh air’. Since opening her family restaurant ‘The Kosmos Taverna’ in Manchester (1981), she has developed an army of followers through social media, all of which pleaded for her to release her own cookery book. Here it is.
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5 reviews
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Book arrived in NZ and as expected was packed with easy-to-follow recipes. I do cook many Cypriot dishes that my mother had taught me but was keen to learn more. Mum isn't with us anymore so this book by Loulla is my go-to from now on.
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A long awaited book, I got this as a birthday present…. to me! All of Loulla’s knowledge, experience family history and love is evident in every page… All realistic recipes for a normal cook, without the need for fancy gadgets. And Loulla is available on Facebook and answers any queries and support…At nearly 600 pages, the hard back is well made to last a lifetime in a family kitchen. Highly recommended, can’t wait for more editions exploring Cypriot traditions … thank you Loulla!
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A beautiful and comprehensive Greek and Cypriot cookery book with every Greek recipe you could possibly want or need. Loulla is an expert on Greek and Cypriot cuisine; she is also an award winning TV chef and former restauranteur (she had the famous Kosmos in Manchester for 40 years which was a fan with the famous and locals alike) and this is a long-awaited book. Unmissable! Looking forward to many more!
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Fabulous book with comprehensive and easy to follow recipes with photos.
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Wow what a delight to read. This isn’t your average cookery book! The stories and memories elevate this book to a whole new level. I now have a beautiful bank of recipes which I can’t wait wait to start exploring. My family will be delighted!
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