Traditional Roots with Eastern Kitchen: Traditional & Homemade Balkan Recipes Hardcover – Large Print, January 31, 2024

The Balkan kitchen is a gem of pleasures, each dish a testament to the cultural union that defines the region. From the iconic cevapi, minced meat kebabs, to the comforting sarma, cabbage leaves stuffed with a symphony of rice and spices, every bite tells a story of tradition and love.As I share the tales of my family's gatherings around a table laden with baklava, burek, and corba, I invite you to experience the essence of my Balkan roots through the language of food. The kitchen, for me, is a portal to the past, a place where memories are stirred along with pots and pans, and where the unique blend of flavors echoes the resilience and diversity of the Balkan spirit.Join me on a journey into the heart of my heritage, I invite you to savor the flavors, aromas, and stories that define my roots in the Balkans, where every dish is a chapter in a story that spans generations, bridging the gap between the old and the new, and celebrating the enduring bond between culture and cuisine. Read more