{"product_id":"the-spanish-mediterranean-islands-cookbook","title":"The Spanish Mediterranean Islands Cookbook","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAward-winning writer \u003cb\u003eJeff Koehler\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of eight critically acclaimed books, most recently \u003ci\u003eThe North African Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e (Phaidon, 2023). His writing has appeared in many publications including the \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSaveur\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTaste\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTimes Literary Supplement\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eSouth China Post\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, and \u003ci\u003eVogue Arabia\u003c\/i\u003e. He has long divided his time between his homes in Barcelona and Menorca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t'These are not only recipes we discover, but also the history of each of these islands.' - \n\u003ci\u003eCuisine et Vins de France\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t'A sunlit introduction to this gastronomy.' - \n\u003ci\u003eMilk Decoration\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t'Encyclopedic in scope... yet it is also intimate in its portrayal of the dishes as products of culture and cultural collision, climate, community and the innovation in the face of scarcity that is such a familiar companion to all island cuisines.' - \n\u003ci\u003eThe Post\u003c\/i\u003e (Wellington)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Corriere Della Serra's Best Food-Themed Books of April 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Fou de Cuisine's 'Summer Reading' List\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 'The first of its kind.' - \u003ci\u003eMontreal Gazette\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'A love letter to the Balearic Islands.' - \u003ci\u003eSeattle Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Although the islands are better known for their pristine beaches and sun-drenched cliffs, Jeff Koehler's new book aims to give the food some worthy attention.' - \u003ci\u003eAssociated Press\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Jeff Koehler explores the cuisine of the Balearic Islands, a region with a unique culinary identity shaped by self-sufficiency and seasonality.' - \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic Traveler\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 'If you're passionate about Mediterranean cuisine, The Spanish Mediterranean Islands Cookbook is a must-have. This book is not only a culinary guide, but a sensorial journey through the essence of the Balearic Islands.' - \u003ci\u003ePeople en Español\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 'From the very first words... we are captivated.' - \u003ci\u003eLe Vif\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 'With 150 recipes, this book immerses readers into the cuisine and culture of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera.' - \u003ci\u003eLe Chef \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 'If you're looking to expand your repertoire of Mediterranean foods... [it] will scratch that culinary itch pretty deliciously.' - \u003ci\u003eThe Pittsburgh Post-Gazette\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Looking for some sun? From the first page, this book invites you on a gourmet voyage to the Balearic Islands.' - \u003ci\u003eFlow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'A sun-drenched culinary journey.' - \u003ci\u003eElle à Table \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'This evocative collection of more than 150 local recipes and stories from the home cook celebrates the unique cuisine and culture of the Balearic Islands.' - \u003ci\u003eUpscale Living\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t'A journey between Menorca, Ibiza, and Mallorca through 150 recipes.' - \n\u003ci\u003eMadame Figaro\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e Featured in \u003ci\u003eAssociated Press\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWaitrose Weekend, National Geographic Traveler\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Seattle Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the diverse cuisine of Spain's Balearic Islands - Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera - through 155 authentic home cooking recipes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated off the Spanish Mediterranean coast, the Balearic Islands are renowned for their natural beauty, yet their cuisine has been largely underappreciated. This evocative recipe collection transports readers to the family kitchens, cafes, and markets of the archipelago, revealing a distinct culinary heritage shaped by the region's geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe islands' most beloved dishes celebrate local produce, familiar Mediterranean ingredients - olive oil and garlic, rice and fresh fish - and resourceful cooking methods passed down for generations. From Menorcan-Style Stuffed Eggplant, Baked Fish with Spinach and Swiss Chard, Black Rice with Cuttlefish and Artichokes, and Pork with Wild Mushrooms to Baked Figs, Almond Cookies, and Formentera's most famous dessert, Fresh Cheesecake with Mint, the book's recipes include both sweet and savory classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the bounty of delicious dishes, acclaimed author Jeff Koehler presents vivid short essays highlighting culinary traditions, such as weekly village markets and St Martin's Day festivities; local ingredients, including cured sausages and tomato preserves; and essential techniques, such as preparing a perfect \u003ci\u003esofregit\u003c\/i\u003e. Illustrated with gorgeous photography of the food and local landscapes, \u003ci\u003eThe Spanish Mediterranean Islands Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e captures the essence of one of the world's most enchanting destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Koehler, Jeff\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Phaidon Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2025-03-13\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking|Regional \u0026amp; Cultural|Mediterranean|Cooking|Specific Ingredients|Fish \u0026amp; Seafood|Travel|Europe|Spain \u0026amp; Portugal|Cooking|Regional \u0026amp; Cultural|Spanish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking|Spain|Balearic Islands|Cooking, Spanish|Cooking, Mediterranean|Food habits|Cookbooks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.21 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781838669492\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781838669492\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phaidon Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51154281824534,"sku":"SP-9781838669492","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781838669492_spiral.png?v=1774940428","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/the-spanish-mediterranean-islands-cookbook","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}