The best of Balkan cuisine, captured in 100 recipes that blend Mediterranean flavors and hearty Eastern European fare.
Ibrik: The Balkan Table is a collection of 100 recipes that celebrate the rich culinary tradition of the Balkans. From Ecaterina Paraschiv-Poirson, owner of Ibrik Kitchen in Paris, France, this cookbook draws from her Romanian and Greek heritage, offering a selection of delicious recipes that pay homage to her homeland. In Ibrik: My Balkans Table, Ecaterina revisits traditional dishes such as eggplant caviar, stuffed peppers, shawarma, and kofta alongside Balkan staples like soups, stews, and fermented vegetables.
With diverse recipes to prepare throughout the seasons, from mezes to main dishes, alongside drinks, breads, and desserts, Ibrik: The Balkan Table will transport you to the heart of the Balkans. Including countries like Greece, Turkey, Romania, Croatia, and Hungary, the range of influences are evident in dishes like dolmades with morello cherries, potato moussaka, grilled trout and Jerusalem artichokes mousseline, baked feta dip, fermented pickles, babka, and Balkan cheesecake.
Family is at the heart of Balkan cuisine, and the hearty, warming dishes of Ecaterina’s book are even better when shared.
Hardcover | Rizzoli | 216 pages
Discover the unique and bold flavours of the Arabian Peninsula with MasterChef finalist Madeeha Qureshi, alongside her personal stories. Featuring over 100 easy, budget-friendly recipes, this vibrant cookbook brings authentic flavours of Arabia to life with a fresh, modern twist!
This cookbook is a fascinating and mouth-watering celebration of Saudi Arabia's astonishing culinary diversity and traditions. Madeeha Qureshi presents over 100 easy, generous and heartfelt recipes, which are authentic and modern at the same time.
More than this, The Red Sea Cookbook is a daughter’s moving tribute to the redemptive power of cooking and to her father’s memories.
Through incredibly delicious condiments, small plates, salads, mains, cakes and bakes, desserts and drinks, explore the historic voyage of ingredients and how food passes through generations.
Each recipe brings to life the generosity of the beautiful land and people of Saudi Arabia. This is a one-of-a-kind treasure trove of flavours and aromas.
Hardcover | Nourish | 416 pages
Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Made in: Sanjo, Niigata - Japan
Line: TD
Profile: Sujihiki
Edge Length: 240mm
Blade Height: 34mm
Edge Steel: SLD
Steel Type: Semi-Stainless
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Tsuchime
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Bird's Eye Maple
Spine Length: 262mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 137mm
Total Length: 399mm
Weight: 130g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately
Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.
Care Advisement: Semi-Stainless
This blade is semi-stainless steel. It has better rust-resistance than standard carbon steel, but it is not completely stainless. Care must still be taken to keep the blade dry when not in use. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as soft woods and plastics.
Brand: Taihei 太平
Made in: Sakai, Japan
Wood Type: Makassar Ebony
Ferrule Material: Buffalo Horn
Shape: Octagonal
Length: 143mm
Width at Top: 16mm
Depth at Top: 23m
Width at Bottom: 18mm
Depth at Bottom: 25mm
Weight: 52g
Recommended: 270mm Yanagiba, Sujihiki
Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual products may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.
Brand: Taihei 太平
Made in: Sakai, Japan
Wood Type: Makassar Ebony
Ferrule Material: Buffalo Horn
Shape: Octagonal
Length: 115mm
Width at Top: 16mm
Depth at Top: 20mm
Width at Bottom: 17mm
Depth at Bottom: 22mm
Weight: 38g
Recommended: 120mm Petty, Utility
Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual products may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.
Brand: SOFTCUT Knife Co.
Smith: Kiran Chapman
Sharpener: Kiran Chapman
Made in: Portland, ME
Line: 80CrV2 "Kuro"
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 173mm
Blade Height: 51mm
Edge Steel: 80CrV2
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Wide Bevel
Construction: Mono-Steel
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Charred Oak
Total Length: 312mm
Spine Length: 182mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.2mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Weight: 150g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately
Handmade in Maine by SOFTCUT Knife Co.
Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual knives may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.
Care advisement: This blade is fully carbon and care must be taken to avoid rust. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as soft woods and plastics.
