{"product_id":"malta-mediterranean-recipes-from-the-islands-hardcover","title":"Malta: Mediterranean Recipes from the Islands - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSimon Bajada\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMalta: Flavours of the Mediterranean\u003c\/b\u003e is a richly photographed cookbook which takes you to the captivating archipelago between Sicily and the North African coast, with 70 recipes showcasing the country's vibrant Mediterranean cuisine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Many empires have influenced the Maltese kitchen over the centuries, leaving a seductive blend of Arab, French, Italian and English flavors. The result is a balance of raw agrarian produce, fruits of the sea, and well-honed technique against a backdrop of breathtaking rocky outcrops and spectacular blue water. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this beautiful ode to Maltese cooking, author Simon Bajada (Baltic, The New Nordic) captures the everyday food of Malta for the home cook, including dishes such as Ftira, a flattened sourdough bread loaf drenched in tomato with tuna capers and olives; Aljotta, a hearty fish stew; and Bigilla, a broad bean paste used as a delicious dip. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Malta is a one-way ticket into the heart of one of Europe's most captivating hidden gems.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimon Bajada\u003c\/b\u003e is a food and travel photographer and writer with Maltese heritage living in Sweden. He has authored three cookbooks - The New Nordic (2015), Nordic Light (2016), and Baltic (2019). He has worked as a chef, food stylist, recipe developer and photographer and has a Diploma in International Hotel Management and a Diploma in Le Cordon Bleu cookery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.9 x 7.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 18, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772477767968,"sku":"9781743798812","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1eb1c5567e5f45c1f7b58043704d32df.webp?v=1780406604","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/malta-mediterranean-recipes-from-the-islands-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}