An enchanting celebration of Greek provincial life--its charming
culture and sublime food--captured in 100 delectable recipes and
captivating stories from the Greek-American Tsakiris family, accompanied
by more than 100 visually stunning full-color photographs by James Beard
award-winning photographer Romas Foord.
Sea Salt and Honey is a delightful ode to the rustic lifestyle of
Nicholas Tsakiris' birthplace. Though America has been his adopted
country for the last thirty years, he felt himself irresistibly drawn
back to his homeland after his two daughters, Olivia and Chloe, were
grown. Over the years, Olivia and Chloe too felt the desire to reconnect
to their roots. The family now live almost full time on the Mani coast,
in a little house nestled in the Taygetos foothills close to
Kardamili--a charming village of roughly 450 residents, where a walk
across town takes five minutes.
With the abundance of nature and boundless possibilities of ingredients
around them, Nicholas, Olivia, and Chloe indulge in their favorite
pastime--cooking delicious meals together while sharing family stories.
They eventually began to grow their own food, working together to plant
and harvest each season's bounty in their garden. Like many Greeks, they
eat seasonally, and most of the recipes they prepare are inspired by the
food grown in their own backyard.
In an age when retaining your roots, mindful eating, and work-life
balance are becoming increasingly rare, Sea Salt and Honey is a
reminder of the importance of tradition and a celebration of personal
history that combines delicious, healthy recipes with a call to a
simpler way of life. Nicholas, Olivia, and Chloe invite you to take a
seat at their table, to enjoy the scenic vista of the Taygetos mountain
range and the Messinian gulf, as you indulge in hearty, wholesome, and
easy-to-make dishes such as:
Smoked Trout and Wilted Lettuce Garden Salad
Savory Greek Yogurt Bowls
Winter Garden Pasta with Purple Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Sage,
and Dried Chiles
Grilled Octopus Marinated in Red Wine Vinegar, Honey, and Oregano
Lamb Slow-Cooked in the Gastra (Clay Pot)
Sea Salt and Honey Chocolate Chunk Cookies
James Beard award-winning photographer Romas Ford's incredible images
capture the sense of community and Greek culture that infuse and inspire
these dishes. Filled with stories, adventures, memories, and beautiful
photographs, Sea Salt and Honey pays tribute to authentic and
Greek-inspired cuisine, and is a culinary celebration of a place where
the love of the land, of nature, and of a simple but rich life makes you
feel at home.
