A culinary adventure through the country of Georgia, told through essays, cultural commentary, stunning photography, and more than 75 captivating recipes. Georgia is a transporting and mouthwatering journey into Georgian food, with striking photography taken on location. At the crossroads of Europe and Asia along the Silk Road, this Caucasus nation enchants food lovers by blending flavors and techniques from East and West while maintaining a distinct identity. At a single table, you might find khinkali, or soup dumplings, served alongside a tomato and cucumber salad reminiscent of Mediterranean cuisine and clay-oven breads that recall naan. Georgia features familiar favorites such as khachapuri, kharcho, and dolmas, as well as lesser-known regional specialties like kali, a turkey dish with pomegranates. No Georgian meal would be complete without sweets such as gozinaki, honey-caramelized walnuts, and sakarlama, cardamom-scented almond cookies. Georgia is an invitation to explore the region and the culinary traditions of a vibrant, deeply rooted culture.
Photography from locations across Georgia — Stunning images transport you to one of the world’s most beautiful and culinarily rich countries. Your passport to the next great culinary destination — Georgia is capturing the attention of chefs and food lovers around the world, and this is the definitive guide. Written by an acclaimed Tbilisi chef and a celebrated travel writer — Authentic recipes and cultural storytelling from authors who have spent decades eating, studying, and championing this cuisine.
