Coastline

Coastline explores the tradition-steeped way of life of communities along the golden crescent that is Spain’s east coast, France’s south coast and Italy’s west coast, and the legacy of the ancient Greeks, Romans, Arabs, and Vikings, which has left a lasting imprint on them and their relationship to food. While these communities may have a diverse dialect, they share the joy of eating as their communal language, and olive oil is their common cooking medium. Through a collection of stories, recipes, debates about who does it better, and stunning imagery of fishing villages, farms, people and food, the authors celebrate the generosity and conviviality of the Mediterranean’s time honoured ‘cuisine of the sun.’ There’s also plenty of tips on where to eat when you’re in Spain, France or Italy. Murdoch Books, RRP: $59.99