Yiayia: Time-Perfected Recipes from Greece's Grandmothers - Hardcover

Discover the Heart of Greek Home Cooking with Yiayia: Time-Perfected Recipes from Greece’s Grandmothers

Step into the kitchens of Greece’s grandmothers and experience the soul of traditional Greek cooking with Yiayia: Time-Perfected Recipes from Greece’s Grandmothers by Anastasia Miari. This heartfelt and visually stunning collection captures the warmth, wisdom, and culinary artistry passed down through generations of women who have perfected their craft with love and time.

A Celebration of Greek Tradition

• Regional Recipes, Real Homes: Journey through the Greek islands and mainland — from Lesvos to Crete to Corfu — discovering authentic dishes rarely found beyond their local regions.

• Vegetarian Feasting: Featuring vibrant, vegetable-forward recipes such as Stuffed Courgettes from Lesvos, Cycladic Fourtalia, Corfiot Bourdeto Stew, Cretan Dakos Salad, and Milos Watermelon Cake.

• Stories from the Source: Each recipe is paired with the voice and story of a yiayia (grandmother), preserving the rituals, memories, and flavors that have nourished families for generations.

More Than a Cookbook

• A Journey of Connection: Follow author Anastasia Miari as she travels across Greece, cooking side by side with grandmothers, learning their techniques, and sharing their stories of resilience and joy.

• Stunning Photography: Evocative images of white-washed homes, sunlit kitchens, and intimate family tables transport you straight to the Mediterranean.

• Cultural Storytelling: Beyond ingredients and instructions, this book captures the heart of Greek hospitality — simple food made with generosity, patience, and care.

Product Details

• Author: Anastasia Miari

• Format: Hardcover

• Pages: 256

• Dimensions: 1.1" x 9.8" x 7.6"

• Publication Date: May 30, 2023

• Awards & Recognition: Guild of Food Writers Award for storytelling and journalistic integrity

Ideal For

Lovers of Mediterranean cuisine, slow cooking, and meaningful food traditions. Perfect for those who crave more than recipes — a glimpse into the wisdom, warmth, and artistry of Greece’s grandmothers.

Experience Greece Through Its Grandmothers — Where Every Recipe Tells a Story.