{"product_id":"essentially-basque","title":"Essentially Basque","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tm-title-row\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"tm-title-text\"\u003eEssentially Basque \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBringing Spanish Cooking Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-data-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-data-left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-data-left-segment\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-info-text-style\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ryan Bartlow \u0026amp; Laurie Woolever\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003carticle id=\"description_article\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom expert chef Ryan Bartlow and longtime Anthony Bourdain collaborator and food writer Laurie Woolever, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssentially Basque\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e is a comprehensive cookbook that brings Spain's Basque region—a destination beloved for its fresh produce, vibrant food culture, and unforgettable dishes—to your table.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproachable and deeply flavorful, the recipes are designed for real home kitchens—no foams, no screaming-hot pans, no tricks, just food meant to be eaten with wine, cider, sherry, or beer among friends, family, or on your own while dreaming of San Sebastián.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the recipes are thoughtful menus, plating tips, cocktail recipes, and a guide to the best Spanish products, Bartlow also includes a travel guide for those who want to explore the Basque country firsthand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Basque country, nestled between Spain and France, is legendary among chefs for its vibrant markets, deep culinary traditions, and a culture that prizes eating well. From rustic tavern fare to the refined techniques of Michelin-starred kitchens, it's a place where food is a way of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRyan Bartlow spent his formative years cooking at Akelarre, a three Michelin-starred restaurant in San Sebastián, while living above a humble village tavern where croquetas, txuleta steaks, and simple red wine became his daily sustenance. Those experiences shaped him as a cook and continue to inspire his menus today at his acclaimed New York restaurants Ernesto's and Bartolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith just a handful of simple ingredients—potatoes, olive oil, eggs, shrimp, tomatoes, garlic—plus a few easily sourced Spanish staples like piquillo peppers, tinned fish, and paprika, Bartlow shows how to create dishes that are at once rustic and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecipes include croquetas de jamón with creamy centers and crisp exteriors; the classic tortilla de patatas, custardy and tender; gildas, the iconic pintxo of anchovies, peppers, and olives; and the silkiest crème caramel you've ever tasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBringing together Bartlow's most trusted recipes and techniques and the storytelling of Laurie Woolever—longtime collaborator of Anthony Bourdain—\u003cem\u003eEssentially Basque\u003c\/em\u003e captures the spirit of Spanish culture and distills one of the world's most celebrated food regions into dishes any home cook can master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover | Adams |  272 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50549086879818,"sku":"9781419784422","price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0046\/0049\/6192\/files\/essentially_basque1.jpg?v=1791145351","url":"https:\/\/strataportland.com\/en-de\/products\/essentially-basque","provider":"Strata","version":"1.0","type":"link"}