Description
A culinary portrait of Georgia, told through the dishes and people who carry its regional traditions. Beyond ancient vineyards and dramatic landscapes, Georgia's soul is found at the table, where food speaks of hospitality, memory, and identity. Of Soil & Smoke is a contemporary culinary portrait of Georgia today, blending cookbook, travelogue, and cultural essay. Authored by MasterChef 2019 winner Ia Dzagania, it moves through the country's regions with accessible recipes, intimate stories, and evocative photography, celebrating a modern, craft-driven cuisine for cooks, travelers, and aesthetes alike. Ia Dzagania is a Georgian chef, MasterChef winner, and alumna of Le Cordon Bleu Paris. Known for her ability to bridge tradition and modernity, she is the founder of two celebrated cafés in Tbilisi and a rising voice in contemporary Georgian cuisine.
