Tucked away in the northwest corner of Spain, Basque Country not only boasts more Michelin-starred restaurants per capita than any other region in the world, but its unique confluence of mountain & sea, values & tradition, informs every bite of its soulful cuisine, from pintxos to accompany a glass of wine to the elbows-on-the-table meals served in its legendary eating clubs. Yet Basque Country is more than a little inaccessible
- shielded by a unique language & a distinct culture, it`s an enigma to most outsiders. Until now. Marti Buckley, an American chef, journalist, & passionate Basque transplant, unlocks the mysteries of this culinary world by bringing together its intensely ingredient-driven recipes with stories of Basque customs & the Basque kitchen, & vivid photographs of both food & place. & surprise: this is food we both want to eat & can easily make. It`s not about exotic ingredients or flashy techniques. It`s about mind-set
- how to start with that just-right fish or cut of meat or peak-of-ripeness tomato & coax forth its inherent depth of flavour. It`s the marriage of simplicity & refinement, & the joy of cooking for family & friends.