The Metamorphosis of Greek Cuisine

By Nafsika Papacharalampous,

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This book is an ethnography of the metamorphosis of rural foods and traditional dishes and of the making of cuisine and identity in contemporary Athens.

In the wake of the financial crisis in Athens in the mid-2015s, forgotten rural foods of the past are transformed into luxurious artisanal foods, whileā€¦

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1 author picked The Metamorphosis of Greek Cuisine as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book tells the story of how people use food to reimagine identities in the midst of an economic and social crisis.

It beautifully describes the setting of restaurants and delicatessans in Athens, Greece, and how peopleā€™s association with the source of their food, the countryside, became a touchstone for reinventing Greekness. An account that will challenge stereotypes and leave you with a new perspective on ā€œGreek cuisine.ā€

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