Recipes, Cuisine & Culture
The book represents a collaborative, philanthropic effort between HRH Princess Tatiana, author Diana Farr Louis and the Athens-based NGO Boroume (We Can), the only non-profit in Greece dedicated to reducing food waste and fighting malnutrition. Together they bring over 40 well-known personalities from across the world to share their favourite recipes and memories to give life to their personal connection with this beautiful Mediterranean country and shed light on its multi-faceted appeal. Their stories and recipes, illustrated by stunning photos, will give you a real appreciation of Greek cuisine, age-old traditions, and a fascinating contemporary culture. This book represents a collaborative effort of young, passionate men and women dedicated to making a difference in the lives of struggling Greeks.
The list of contributors includes personalities such as Arianna Huffington, Jim Gianopulos of 20th Century Fox, writers Margaret Atwood, Victoria Hislop and Sofka Zinovieff, conductor Zubin Mehta, broadcasters Bob Costas and Nikos Aliagas, photographer Robert McCabe, actresses Rita Wilson and Olympia Dukakis; design and food entrepreneurs such as Carole Bamford, Dan and Dean Caten, Tatiana Casiraghi; chefs Michel Roux, Nobu Matsuhisa, Cat Cora.
A Taste of Greece: Recipes, Cuisine & Culture is an illustrated cookbook coordinated by Princess Tatiana of Greece and edited by the food writer Diana Farr Louis. It is a non-profit publication whose sales benefit the Greek charity Boroume ("we can!"), supporting food supplies both to refugees in Greece and to Greeks suffering poverty due to the country's economic crisis.
