Rux Martin/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Foods Of The Greek Islands, The

A wonderful book of interesting recipes based on considerable research and a translation into what a interested cook needs to know in order to prepare a really good eating experience. When I am looking for a good cookbook to share with friends who love Greek food, this book is my first choice. Philip Auerbach

this book is very poorly done.. i would have expected nice picture to the recipes and have something up to date .... personal for me what a wast of money

Bought this book when it was first released in hardcover, and love it! My family is 100 percent Greek, and we love the authentic island recipes. Not only are the recipes great, the history of the islands and how the people live is so very interesting. I have been to the islands several times, so I can tell you first hand that I have experienced so much of the cuisine written in this book and it's awesome! So many healthy/tasty dishes to choose from, and it is very easy to find the ingredients for these recipes at you local fruit and vegetable market. Buy this book-you won't be sorry. It is not easy to find a cookbook that is strictly from the islands. Another awesome Greek cookbook from one of the islands is "Ikaria", by Diane kochilas, and "Mediterranean vegetarian feasts", by Aglaia kremezi.

This writer was recommended by a friend who lives in Athens and I'm very glad I bought the book. The recipes are clearly written and work for me, the tastes are wonderful, and the snippets of history about the islands are fascinating. I do have to pause and translate the US measurements as I'm not so familiar with them, but it's worth it.

I have this book and bought this copy for my Daughter. The recipes are great and easy to make. Authentic.