Ikaria by Diane Kochilas
Part cookbook, part travelogue,Ikariais an introduction to the food-as-life philosophy of the Greek island "blue zone" and a culinary journey through luscious recipes, gorgeous photography, and captivating stories from locals.The remote and lush island of Ikaria in the northeastern Aegean is home to one of the longest-living populations on the planet, making it a "blue zone." Much of this has been attributed to Ikaria's stress-free lifestyle and Mediterranean diet- daily naps, frequent sex, a little fish and meat, free-flowing wine, mindful exercise like walking and gardening, hyper-local food, strong friendships, and a deep-rooted disregard for the clock.
No one knows the Ikarian lifestyle better than Chef Diane Kochilas, who has spent much of her life there.Capturing the true spirit of the island, Kochilas explains the importance of shared food, the health benefits of raw and cooked salads, the bean dishes that are passed down through generations, the greens and herbal teas that are used in the kitchen and in the teapot as "medicine," and the nutritional wisdom inherent in the ingredients and recipes that have kept Ikarians healthy for so long.
Ikaria is more than a cookbook. It's a portrait of the people who have achieved what so many of us yearn for- a fuller, more meaningful and joyful life, lived simply and nourished on real, delicious, seasonal foods that you can access anywhere.
For many years, Diane Kochilas, celebrity chef, award-winning cookbook author, and proprietor of a culinary school, has been at the vanguard of delivering nutritious, delicious Greek cuisine to a wide international audience. My Greek Table, a 13-part cooking-travel series about Greece and Greek cuisine that airs nationally on Public Television, has her as host and co-executive producer. In her home island of Ikaria, she operates the Beautiful Greek Cooking School.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781623362959 |
| ISBN 10 | 1623362954 |
| Title | Ikaria |
| Author | Diane Kochilas |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Rodale Press Inc. |
| Year published | 2014-10-14 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Prizes | Winner of IACP Crystal Whisk Award (International) 2015, Winner of Books for a Better Life (Cookbook) 2015 |
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