Summer Kitchens by Olia Hercules

Inspired by her childhood memories, Olia Hercules’ Summer Kitchens takes readers on a delicious journey through the lush landscapes of Ukraine. The title refers to the small edifices adjacent to people’s homes in Ukraine – these would always be next to fruit plots or vegetable patches. Summer Kitchens is a revival of this now dwindling tradition. Filled with a variety of recipes including Borsch with Duck and Smoked Pears, Burnt Aubergine Butter and Tomato Toast, Pot Roast Chicken with Herb Crème Fraiche, Nettle, Sorrel and Wild Garlic Soup and Poppyseed Babka, this beautiful book celebrates the wonders of home-grown and fresh summer produce, as well as showing readers how to make the most of it throughout the year.

Nominated at the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards 2021.