Lozhka : Eastern European Soups, Stews & Other Things We Eat with a Spoon - Alissa Timoshkina

Lozhka : Eastern European Soups, Stews & Other Things We Eat with a Spoon - Alissa Timoshkina

Alissa Timoshkina

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Published 15 October 2026

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  • Pages · 224 pages, Full-colour photography throughout
  • Publication Date · 15/10/2026
  • Genre · General cookery & recipes
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I couldn't love this book more. -- Diana HenryJust as you would tuck into a bowl of Alissa's quince borscht or linger over her boozy, chocolate and smetana-layered trifle, I promise you will want to do the same with this deeply felt gem of a book. -- Polina ChesnakovaIn Lozhka, award-winning writer and co-founder of #CookforUkraine, Alissa Timoshkina celebrates Eastern Europe through one of its most humble and powerful symbols: the spoon. Blending soulful recipes with rich storytelling, she brings together history, memory and cookery in a portrait of the region that is both deeply comforting and strikingly contemporary. From herb-scented soups and hearty grain stews to pillowy dumplings and custard-soaked desserts, each dish carries a sense of meaning, memory and belonging. Drawing on a wide range of traditions, including Ukrainian, Jewish, Tatar, Hungarian, Polish, Slovak and Roma, amongst others, Lozhka reveals a borderless cuisine shaped by resilience and generosity. Vibrant, vegetable-led and full of smoky, tangy and creamy flavours, these recipes are made for today's kitchens while honouring centuries of tradition. More than a cookbook, Lozhka is a journey through kitchens, cultures and shared histories - an invitation to slow down, gather round and savour the stories carried in every spoonful.

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