Rakı: The Spirit of Turkey

In Search of the Spirit of TurkeyRaki: The Spirit of TurkeyAt the mention of Turkey, many things come to mind. The meeting of Europe and Asia, and of the cold north winds with the warm breezes of the Mediterra-nean; a vast, rugged landscape. To be in this country is to look at the world from the center of world history; a place where cultures, languages and faiths blend, and nothing remains the same for long.Raki is the traditional drink of this country, and as such, reflects the fundamental aspects of its personality. Though it's as clear as water, it turns white when water is added, and with a little ice, it envelops you in the heady scent of anise. What better evidence that nothing in this country is as it appears? And in the bottle raki may appear rather innocuous but once you drink it...!Made from distilled grapes and anise, raki, with its nearly 500 years of history, is the central element in a unique cuisine that has grown up around it. When introduced to a conversation between a group of friends, it deepens the sincerity and friendship, making it as indispensable a lubricant for everyday life today as it has been throughout its history. It is a firsthand witness to all the major turning points of Turkish history. And finally, when trying to understand almost any aspect of Turkey, raki assumes the role of interpreter, allowing you to understand the subtleties of this country's spirit. Author Erdir Zat edited the "Encyclopedia of Raki" (in Turkish), published by Overteam Publishing, won first prize in the spirits division of the 17th Interna-tional Gourmet Book Awards. Now, in order to open up the conversation be-tween raki and the world, Zat has written the first book in English book on drink. Titled "Raki: The Spirit of Turkey," the book was written as a guide for the English-speaking public, not merely to raki, but to everyday life and culture in Turkey.The first book in English on the subject, Raki: The Spirit of Turkey consists of five chapters. The first, "Raki Culture," sums up the importance of raki in Tur-key's social and cultural life. The second chapter, "The Origins of Raki," focuses on what we know of the drink from historic records. "The Meyhane" outlines the characteristic features of the "tavern" tradition, as well as historic laws that governed them and how they affected everyday life. "The Çilingir Sofrasi" delves into the world of mezes, the mainstay of a unique cuisine that has taken shape around the hub of raki. The last chapter, "Raki as a Spirit," examines the subtleties of production and presentation that sets raki apart from its peers, as well as raki's commercial history.Written with the consultancy of Murat Belge, Rasit Çavas, Bahattin Yücel and Vefa Zat, the book also includes a foreword by Murat Belge. Published by Overteam Press with the support of Yeni Raki, "Raki: The Spirit of Turkey" was translated into English by Bob Beer.Ince Kapak:

Ürün Adı: Rakı: The Spirit of Turkey
Ürün Kodu: 9786054588053
Yazar: Erdir Zat
Basım Yılı: 2012
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Sayfa Sayısı: 206
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