Moldova: People, Places, Food And Wine

“The author travelled around Moldova, with a photographer and they recorded local recipes and family recipes. There are a couple of key things about Moldovan cooking. Firstly, the similarities with Ukraine; they share the black soil, which Ukraine is famous for. This produces exceptionally tasty vegetables, and that’s reflected in this book. The other interesting thing is the multiculturalism within Moldova. There are Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Russian, Jewish, Christian influences. I often think that the best cuisines are those that take from other places. This book was a bestseller in Moldova.” Read more...

The Best Eastern European Cookbooks

Caroline Eden, Cooks & Food Writer