Salt of the Earth Secrets and Stories From a Greek Kitchen

"Carolina Doriti stirs an obviously deep knowledge of the Greek landscape into every dish she lovingly and generously prepares. To have captured the traditional soul of the Greek table and to give it a breath of fresh air is a beautiful thing." – Diane Kochilas, author and presenter of My Greek Table

"A sun-kissed, glorious book you’ll want to jump headfirst into – delectable and refreshing like a dip in the Mediterranean Sea." – Itamar Srulovich, Honey & Co

A beautiful, enticing cookbook rooted in tradition and love for the land, its history and ingredients.

Evoking a strong sense of place, this vibrant book shines a spotlight on local produce and traditional techniques. Carolina Doriti reveals the defining characteristics of Greek food, set against the irresistible backdrop of the mainland and islands. Through these pages explore Mediterranean dishes and flavor combinations in depth, and immerse yourself in Greek cuisine.

Salt of the Earth is the ultimate celebration of the food and flavors of Greece from one of its most forward-thinking and historically knowledgeable cooks.

Carolina Doriti was born in Athens. Her grandfathers and mother all worked in food so her interest in food is practically genetic. Since 2005 she has been cooking professionally full time, working as a chef, recipe developer, restaurant consultant and food journalist. She is the culinary producer of the USA TV series My Greek Table presented by Diane Kochilas. She has written for publications globally including National Geographic food UK; she also lectures on 'Food and Culture' at the University of Oklahoma; and hosts cooking workshops in Athens and online. She is also the Athens bureau chief for Culinary Backstreets, a company that runs gastronomy tours around the world.