Basque Country
A Culinary Journey Through a Food Lover's Paradise
by Marti Buckley
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Pub Date Sep 11 2018 | Archive Date Sep 04 2018
Artisan Books | Artisan
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Named one of the Best Cookbooks of the Year / Best Cookbooks to Gift by the New York Times, Food & Wine, Saveur, Rachael Ray Every Day, National Geographic, The Guardian and more
“Truly insider access, an authentic look at the traditions of one of the most incredible culinary regions of the world.”
—José Andrés
Tucked away in the northwest corner of Spain, Basque Country not only boasts more Michelin-starred restaurants per capita than any other region in the world, but its unique confluence of mountain and sea, values and tradition, informs every bite of its soulful cuisine, from pintxos to accompany a glass of wine to the elbows-on-the-table meals served in its legendary eating clubs.
Yet Basque Country is more than a little inaccessible—shielded by a unique language and a distinct culture, it’s an enigma to most outsiders. Until now. Marti Buckley, an American chef, journalist, and passionate Basque transplant, unlocks the mysteries of this culinary world by bringing together its intensely ingredient-driven recipes with stories of Basque customs and the Basque kitchen, and vivid photographs of both food and place. And surprise: this is food we both want to eat and can easily make. It’s not about exotic ingredients or flashy techniques. It’s about mind-set—how to start with that just-right fish or cut of meat or peak-of-ripeness tomato and coax forth its inherent depth of flavor. It’s the marriage of simplicity and refinement, and the joy of cooking for family and friends.
Advance Praise
“Marti is an Alabama girl with the heart of a Basque. Her book takes you inside the homes, bars, restaurants, and even the txokos
(the private dining clubs) of Basque Country in a way that Americans
have never seen before. This is truly insider access, an authentic look
at the traditions of one of the most incredible culinary regions of the
world.”
—José Andrés
“Basque Country is one of
the most heartfelt, exciting books on food I’ve seen; Marti Buckley
makes you fall in love with the unique, real, and rustic flavors and
textures of Basque Country, where the pursuit of something great to eat
is given cult-like status. There is a purity and honesty to the writing
and to these recipes. I will cook from and return to this book time and
time again.”
—Frank Stitt, chef/owner of Highlands Bar & Grill
“This collection of recipes . . . whisk[s] us straight to our
grandmother’s table and the dining societies, restaurants, bars, and
grill houses of Basque Country.”
—from the foreword by Bittor Arginzoniz, chef/owner of Etxebarri
“Marti Buckley has uncovered the roots of Basque cooking in this thorough, beautiful book that honors the soul of our cuisine.”
—Juan Mari and Elena Arzak, chefs/owners of Restaurante Arzak
“Buckley compiles so many of my childhood favorite recipes to create a
truly classic Basque repertoire. You’ll be transported to Sunday bar
crawls, snowy-day bean stews, summer-day anchovy feasts, and Basque
Country’s distinct seasons. It’s a thorough look at the Basque cooking
philosophy as well as a true portrait of my ancient culture.”
—Aran Goyoaga, creator of Cannelle et Vanille and author of Small Plates & Sweet Treats
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781579657772 |
| PRICE | $35.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 320 |
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