Pirogi, vodka and blini are familiar enough to many people, but what surprises might await us when we try ukha, khachapuri, or plov? Russia, aind the former Russian Empire, offer a wealth of culinary delicacies that are hardly known to us, a myriad of foods and flavors fed by the most diverse influences and cultures at the intersection of Orient and Occident. This book explores the extraordinary breadth of this fascinating, multicultural cuisine in informative texts written by selected experts with deep understanding of the countries, paired with impressive photography. Readers will find a generous selection of authentic recipes that invite them to explore this new culinary terrain up close and personal, through cooking, eating, and enjoying. AUTHOR: Marion Trutter spent a year abroad in Mexico and then studied Spanish Literature, American Studies, and Communication Studies in Munich. She was an editor at a well-known travel magazine for several years and has been self-employed since 1992. She has written a great number of culinary reportages about regions all over the world for renowned magazines and newspapers, and she is the editor of Culinaria Spain in the same series. Ms Trutter is currently a freelance journalist, focusing her work on cultural issues, travel, countries and food. For this volume, she has brought together seven knowledgeable authors who present their cultural expertise vividly and competently. Over 900 images
