A review by laurakazakeos
Summer Kitchens: Recipes and Reminiscences from Every Corner of Ukraine by Olia Hercules

5.0

Summer Kitchen is a cookbook with an edge. This books gives a lovely introduction to summer kitchens, which are out houses separate to the main house, usually used within summertime to prepare, cook and preserve food. Summer kitchens are quirky beautiful buildings in decline in present Ukraine, yet are a heritage the author wants to revive. The images that accompany the story of the buildings and recipes within are vibrant and compelling and give a lovely extra to what would otherwise be put into the category of ‘just another cookbook’. This book not only gave me recipes I would have not otherwise come across but also transported me to a beautiful summer in a Ukrainian kitchen. There are some absolutely must try recipes, which are a real treat as well as great staples to add to your everyday. An addition to your cookbook arsenal which won’t disappoint.