{"product_id":"tava-irina-gorgescu","title":"Tava | Irina Gorgescu","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-4 typography-body-sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINNER OF THE 2023 JAMES BEARD AWARD FOR BEST BAKING AND DESSERTS BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 typography-body-sm\"\u003e“A joy and an education. Irina Georgescu has disentangled the strands woven into Romanian cooking and identity and she has done so deliciously, through glorious cakes, pies, strudels and doughnuts. Cook, eat, learn.“\u003cbr\u003e– \u003cem\u003eDiana Henry\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 typography-body-sm\"\u003e“I am such a huge admirer of Irina Georgescu in general, and of this extraordinarily impressive and important book in particular. A must-have, not just for enquiring bakers but, crucially, for all those interested in the context and evolution of culinary culture.”\u003cbr\u003e– \u003cem\u003eNigella Lawson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 typography-heading-sm\"\u003eA Meticulously Researched Celebration of Romanian Baking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 typography-body-sm\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTava\u003c\/em\u003e is more than just a baking book—it's a journey through centuries of diversity and the melding of cultures that define Romania’s cuisine today. Irina Georgescu masterfully shares the story behind dishes that represent the identity of various cultural communities across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 typography-body-sm\"\u003eThe title \u003cem\u003eTava\u003c\/em\u003e, which means \"tray\" in Romanian, serves as a metaphor for presenting an entire culinary landscape to the reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 typography-heading-sm\"\u003eDiscover a Rich Array of Recipes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 typography-body-sm\"\u003eThis beautifully written and photographed book features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-4\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmenian pakhlava\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaxon plum pies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwabian poppyseed crescents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJewish fritters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHungarian langoși\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlăcinte pies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlivenci corn cake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrudels and fruit dumplings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 typography-body-sm\"\u003eAdditionally, you’ll find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-4\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003eRice or pearl barley puddings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003eDonuts and gingerbread cookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003eChocolate mousses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003eMeringues in custard sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003eCoffee ice cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 typography-body-sm\"\u003eEach recipe comes with its own story, connecting the past with a present that readers can experience when traveling through Romania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 typography-heading-sm\"\u003eComforting, Homely, and Accessible\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 typography-body-sm\"\u003eThe recipes in \u003cem\u003eTava\u003c\/em\u003e are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-4\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to follow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRich with heritage and tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003eDesigned to encourage you to embrace both the unfamiliar and the familiar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 typography-body-sm\"\u003eThis book offers readers a chance to enjoy the comforting and homely feel of Romanian and Eastern European baking, all while exploring the glamour of famous pastry shops from the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 typography-body-sm\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTava\u003c\/em\u003e is written with integrity and deep respect for Romania’s rich culinary heritage, making it an essential addition to any baker’s collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52708496900376,"sku":"9781784885441","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/0984\/files\/image_cce20779-039f-49b4-bb05-b7fcdc3e0ec6.jpg?v=1789762495","url":"https:\/\/englishcountrymarket.com\/products\/tava-irina-gorgescu","provider":"English Country Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}