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"Every Georgian dish is a poem."—Alexander Pushkin
According to Georgian legend, God took a supper break while creating the world. He became so involved with his meal that he inadvertently tripped over the high peaks of the Caucasus, spilling his food onto the land below. The land blessed by heaven's table scraps became Georgia.
Nestled in the Caucasus mountain range between the Black and Caspian seas, the Republic of Georgia is as beautiful as it is bountiful. The unique geography of the land, which includes both alpine and subtropical zones, has created an enviable culinary tradition.
Winner of the IACP Julia Child Award for Cookbook of the Year,
The Georgian Feast introduced a generation of cooks to the rich and robust cuisine and culture of Georgia. This revised and expanded anniversary edition features new photography, recipes, and an essay from celebrated wine writer Alice Feiring.
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"A quarter of a century ago, Darra Goldstein demystified Georgian cuisine for a new set of audiences. In the updated edition of this foundational book, just as the title foretells, Goldstein once again sets out a
supra—a table fully laden with a multicourse feast—a shared table being at the heart of the Georgian ethos. . . . Goldstein’s many levels of expertise, as a food scholar and as someone intimately familiar with the language, culture, and history of the region, deliver more than just the average cookbook. . . . Beyond familiarizing readers with Georgian dishes,
The Georgian Feast does a superb job of linking the dishes to the region’s history and culture."
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“Darra Goldstein’s brilliant and captivating book lets us share her love affair with an extraordinarily fascinating world and its delicious cuisine.”—Claudia Roden, author of
The Food of Spain
“I’m so pleased to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary edition of Darra Goldstein’s classic cookbook. Darra’s relationship with Georgia dates back to the 1970s, when she first came to Georgia as a young scholar. Since then, she has immersed herself deeply in Georgian culture and cuisine. We are extremely grateful to Darra for shedding a light on the treasures of Georgia in a challenging time of our history. She has developed wonderful recipes that are accessible to American home cooks. We hope this new edition will bring the beautiful flavors of Georgia to tables throughout the world.
Gaumarjos!”—David Bakradze, Georgian Ambassador to the United States
“When it was first published,
The Georgian Feast was groundbreaking for its attention to the foodways of a country little known beyond the Caucasus. Revisited twenty-five years later, as Georgian cuisine is enjoying increasing popularity beyond the country’s borders, Goldstein’s updated classic feels fresh and reads like the essential guide to Georgian food and wine. Goldstein deftly weaves snippets from lore and literature with personal anecdotes to give rich cultural context to enticing recipes like Lemony Chicken Soup, Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce, and Walnut-Raisin Torte. Goldstein’s affection for Georgia, its people, and its food is evident on every page; the book is redolent with the warmth and generosity of an abundant Georgian table.”—Robyn Eckhardt, author of
Istanbul and Beyond: Exploring the Diverse Cuisines of Turkey
“Darra Goldstein has updated her groundbreaking book to reflect the huge changes of the vibrant post-Soviet era in Georgia. It’s an essential resource for anyone interested in the Caucasus—a meticulous and detailed introduction to the deep history of Georgia’s food and wine culture, together with a rich trove of recipes.”—Naomi Duguid, author of
Taste of Persia and leader of immersethrough.com culinary tours in Georgia
"Goldstein is a spellbinding guide to Georgia, a country steeped in history, mythology, and culinary delights.
The Georgian Feast is a fascinating read and an invaluable reference, erudite and mouthwatering i