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A collection of delicious modern recipes from Siberia and beyond from the chef and author who founded #CookforUkraineSalt & Time will transform perceptions of the food of the former Soviet Union, and especially Siberia—the crossroads of Eastern European and Central Asian cuisine—with 100 inviting recipes adapted for modern tastes and Western kitchens, and evocative storytelling to explain and entice. Why not try the restorative Solyanka fish soup (a famous Russian hangover cure), savor the fragrant Chicken with prunes or treat yourself to some Napoleon cake.
In Alissa Timoshkina’s words:
“Often we need distance and time, both to see things better and to feel closer to them. This is certainly true of the food of my home country, Russia—or Siberia, to be exact. When I think of Siberia, I hear the sound of fresh snow crunching beneath my feet. Today, whenever I crush sea salt flakes between my fingers as I cook, I think of that sound. In this book, I feature recipes that are authentic to Siberia, classic Russian flavor combinations and my modern interpretations. You will find dishes from the pre-revolutionary era and the Soviet days, as well as contemporary approaches—revealing a cuisine that is vibrant, nourishing, exciting and above all relevant no matter the time or the place.”
About the author
Alissa Timoshkina is a chef, curator, and supper club host with a PhD in film history. Her popular cinema-supper club KinoVino offers film screenings and sit-down dinners with unique menus inspired by the films, and a private events branch exploring the cuisine of the former Soviet Union. Her recipes are featured in the Guardian, Red Magazine, Olive Magazine, the Independent, and House & Garden. In 2017, she was shortlisted for the 2017 Young British Foodie Awards. She has a podcast called "MotherFood: conversations that nourish the modern mother," in its third season, and is one of the founders of #CookforUkraine, a campaign using the language of food to raise awareness and funds for the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine.
