The Edible Atlas by Mina Holland

Shortlisted for the 2015 Fortnum & Mason Food Book Award

Winner of UK's Best Culinary Travel Book in the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2015

'When we eat, we travel.' So begins The Edible Atlas. Mina Holland takes you on a journey around the globe, demystifying the flavours, ingredients and techniques at the heart of thirty-nine cuisines. What's the origin of kimchi in Korea? Why do we associate Argentina with steak? What's the story behind the curries of India? Weaving anecdotes and history - from the role of a priest in the genesis of camembert to the Mayan origins of the word 'chocolate' - with recipes and tips from food experts such as Yotam Ottlolenghi, José Pizarro and Giorgio Locatelli, The Edible Atlas is an irresistible tour of the cuisines of the world for food lovers and armchair travellers alike.

Glorious. A terrific read, and really inspiring to dip into . . . a literary amuse bouche, if you like - Independent

There are cook books that teach you to cook, others that help you to understand gastronomy. The Edible Atlas feeds your soul - FERRAN ADRIÀ

A fascinating look at who's eating what, and why, across the globe. Author Mina Holland provides a heady mix of history, anecdotes and recipes for beginners to confident cooks alike - JOHN TORODE and GREGG WALLACE, Daily Mail

Gastronomic heaven . . . glorious. Her writing is pleasurably evocative - JOANNA BLYTHMAN, Observer

Here is a nice idea for a cookery book, amiably executed and attractively plated up . . . Holland is a resoundingly enthusiastic guide . . . Where she's visited, or even lived in, the places she's writing about, Holland puts in welcome splashes of autobiographical colour . . . Intriguing little facts are scattered hither and yon . . . the most appealing aspect of the book is its practical emphasis on cooking these cuisines at home . . . Most importantly, The Edible Atlas makes you hungry - SAM LEITH, Guardian