Basque Country

Tucked away in the northwest corner of Spain, Basque Country not only boasts more Michelin-starred restaurants per capita than any other region in the world, but it`s unique confluence of mountain and sea, values and tradition, informs every bite of it`s soulful cuisine, from pintxos to accompany a glass of wine to the elbows on the table meals served in it`s legendary eating clubs.Yet Basque Country is more than a little inaccessible - shielded by a unique language and a distinct culture, it`s an enigma to most outsiders. Until now. Marti Buckley, an American chef, journalist, and passionate Basque transplant, unlocks the mysteries of this culinary world by bringing together it`s intensely ingredient-driven recipes with stories of Basque customs and the Basque kitchen, and vivid photographs of both food and place. And surprise: this is food we both want to eat and can easily make. It`s not about exotic ingredients or flashy techniques. It`s about mind-set - how to start with that just-right fish or cut of meat or peak-of-ripeness tomato and coax forth it`s inherent depth of flavour. It`s the marriage of simplicity and refinement, and the joy of cooking for family and friends.