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Podcast: New Books in Food
Episode: Darra Goldstein, "Beyond the North Wind: Russia in Recipes and Lore" (Random House, 2020)
Description: If you are even remotely interested in Russian cuisine, you probably have an oil-stained, batter-spattered copy of the 1983 classic cookbook, A Taste of Russia, by Darra Goldstein lurking on your shelves. You might also have Goldstein's award-winning Fire + Ice, her masterful exploration of Nordic cuisine, or the authoritative The Georgian Feast, which introduced readers to the marvelous flavors of the Caucuses. Make room for Goldstein’s latest triumph: Beyond the North Wind: Russia in Recipes and Lore (Random House, 2020)Not content to rest on her considerable laurels, Goldstein set out on a challenging but ultimately rewarding journey to...