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Wild Honey & Rye Hardcover – November 8, 2017

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In this refreshing approach to Polish cuisine, food writer and blogger Ren Behan takes us on a journey to discover the new tastes of her beloved culinary heritage. The food of eastern Europe, long misunderstood in the West, is changing. The focus is swinging away from heavy dumplings and stews towards lighter, healthier, fresh and seasonal recipes, served in contemporary ways. In this beautiful collection of recipes, Ren brings us the very best of the Polish kitchen, inspired both by the food of her childhood and by the new wave of flavours to be found in the trendy restaurants, cafes and farmers markets of modern Poland. Alternative grains, such as rye, spelt, buckwheat and millet make an appearance in risottos, as do fresh fruit preserves and pickles, infused honeys, seasonal and raw salads, light broths, delicious cakes and flavoured liqueurs. No book on Polish food would be complete without pierogi, the classic dumplings, and of course they are here, with other substantial dishes such as meatballs, goulash and cutlets, as you might expect, but you will also see them in a new light - filled with strawberries and served with honey and pistachios. Pink sauerkraut adorns vegan pastry rolls, ribs are slowly-braised with honey and vodka, a fresh cucumber salad with sour cream and dill sets off a homely dish of meatballs, and Polish charcuterie sits atop the darkest rye bread. An evocative and inspiring collection of recipes, which truly celebrates all the good things the food of Poland has to offer, and which will leave your mouth watering.
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    Pavilion
  4. Publication date
    November 8, 2017
  5. Dimensions
    7.68 x 1.1 x 9.92 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    191121621X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1911216216
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pavilion (November 8, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 191121621X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1911216216
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.05 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.68 x 1.1 x 9.92 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 136 ratings

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Ren Behan

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I am a British-Polish food writer and the author of Wild Honey and Rye, Modern Polish Recipes - a cookbook inspired by my Polish culinary heritage and travels to Poland.

I love visiting food markets, especially the breakfast markets of Warsaw, as well as being an avid cookbook collector and contributor to sites such as Food 52, JamieOliver.com and Great British Chefs.

Recipes in my book include my Polish heritage recipes, passed down through my family, such as Mama's Bigos, homemade pickles, golabki, szarlotka, as well as modern recipes inspired by Polish street food and recent travels to Poland.

Chapters include:

Sweet and Savory Breakfasts

Seasonal and Raw Salads

Seasonal Soups and Market-Inspired Sides

Light Bites and Street Food

Food for Family and Friends

High Tea: Sweet Treats and Cakes

Fruit Liqueurs and Flavoured Vodkas

Author profile photo by Yuki Sugiura for Pavilion Books.

Contact: ren@renbehan.com

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Miss Mardi Michels
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous modern take on Polish food!
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2018
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The book has a clean, light feel about it – the inviting, uncomplicated photos make the recipes seem very accessible and draw you in to read more. At first glance, I’m not sure you would think this is a Polish cookbook, however on closer inspection, all the recipes you might expect are there, just with unexpected twists – pierogi (but with things like duck and apple filling or even a dessert version with strawberries, honey and pistachio), an Italian take on bigos (hunters’ stew) as a nod to Ren’s sister who lives in Italy and finds it hard to source Polish ingredients, potato salad with poppyseeds and chives, red cabbage with caraway seeds or even white cabbage with bacon (Ren’s attempt to show us what a great, inexpensive vehicle for flavour cabbage is!) – all the traditional ingredients and dishes you might expect in a Polish cookbook, with a fresh, modern twist. On top of the recipes, Ren’s memories and stories are a delightful read on their own; her enthusiasm is infectious and I challenge you to read the book and NOT mark at least a dozen recipes you want to try (on my list for as soon as I’ve got my own manuscript off my desk? Pierogi. Because if Ren can’t teach me, noone can!).
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Kelsey James
5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious recipes!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2021
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Love this cookbook! I will be giving it to my dad for Christmas but had try a couple recipes before I wrapped it and put it under the tree lol. We made the steam roasted marjoram chicken and pumpkin barley risotto and both were absolutely delicious. The chicken was literally falling off the bone and so full of flavor. I’ve just started learning more about my polish heritage and learning to speak the language and this book is such a fun way for my dad and I to bond over that.
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FussFreeFlavours
5.0 out of 5 stars Vibrant Modern Polish Cuisine
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2017
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Wild Honey and Rye provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to modern Polish cuisine. A delight to both flick through, properly read and cook from.

The book covers everything from the traditional Polish breakfasts, snacks, soups, hearty classics such as bigos, street food, to puddings, bakes and an entire chapter on flavoured vodkas. Recipes are modern twists in classics inspired from culinary traditions passed down through Ren's family to recent trips to Poland and the emerging modern food scene.

There are recipes for all tastes (plenty of vegetarian options) and the vast majority of ingredients can be sourced from any supermarket. Beautifully and personally written with family anecdotes and memories you feel that Ren is in the kitchen chatting to you and guiding you though ever step.

One for every cookbook collection, lovers of Poland and Eastern Europe and armchair culinary travellers.
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Nancy and Harry S Butcher 3
5.0 out of 5 stars ... of Ren's blog/website for quite a while and really enjoy her writing and recipes
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2017
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I've been a reader of Ren's blog/website for quite a while and really enjoy her writing and recipes. I was very excited for the book to come out and ordered it as soon as it became available in the USA. Reading the introduction brought tears to my eyes as two great uncles that I never knew also fought for the Polish Army during WWII, just as Ren's father did. They also stayed in England after the war. My father grew up with his Polish born grandmother cooking for him for much of his youth into his young adulthood and I have been trying to recreate what she cooked for him using his taste memories as my guide. Ren's book has a wide variety of traditional and updated Polish classics as well.
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Lois B
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite Polish cookbooks
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2019
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I love Ren's lighter, modern take on Polish recipes, and the memories she shares around food and family. The photos will make you want to want to get cooking! I have many Polish cookbooks, and this is one of my favorites. I think you'll love it too!
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Mike Augustyniak
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Polish foods cookbook!
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2019
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Bought it as a gift for our son, who loves to make authentic ethnic foods - especially Polish. He loves it and has already tried making a few things in the book. Highly recommended.
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Evonne Tuholsky
5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious recipes.
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2020
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Using lots of the recipes.
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Walter W Wolanczyk
3.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2020
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Pretty pictures, as well as a story of privileged class, restoring past in the countryside. Good read, some interesting modern recipes from polish countryside.
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Magda
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful
Reviewed in Canada on October 14, 2017
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Beautifully designed book, a delight to read and use. Makes a great gift!
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Beataben
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent addition to the cookbook shelf
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 9, 2018
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The first things that impressed me before I got into the cooking side of things were the photographs and the very personal tone the author brings to her “cooking story.” There’s obviously a quiet passion for her roots and her childhood. I can imagine her as a child watching her mother or grandmother preparing these dishes in her kitchen.

The recipes, whether simple or more complicated, are easy to follow and have a modern twist, often taking into account current trends.

I would have liked a few more recipes for other well known Polish dishes, but on the other hand, I can look forward to these in the next book.

All in all, a very pleasing cookbook for anybody looking for something slightly different to the norm.
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Robert J
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Modern Take on Polish Food
Reviewed in Spain on January 26, 2018
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A fantastic book that shows us a glimpse of not the poor, cabbage-and-potatoes version of Poland that we see so much, but rather a modern country with an evolving cuisine and a unique and interesting set of flavors. Most (if not all) of the recipes use ingredients that are easy to find, and when there are more specialized ingredients easy-to-find alternatives are also mentioned. In terms of content, I'm very happy with my purchase.

The only criticism I have is that the part of the cover where the title is is actually a kind of sleeve, and mine arrived ripped. It doesn't seem like it would have held up long anyway, so it's not much of a problem for me, but maybe in a future edition they should reconsider that design choice.
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Jochen Mosthaf
5.0 out of 5 stars Mundwässernd
Reviewed in Germany on July 22, 2018
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Die polnische Küche ist zu Recht nicht berühmt, weil die Ausrottung der Elite (und damit der Kochkultur der Bourgeoise und des Adels) im 2. Weltkrieg und 40 Jahre Armut und Sozialismus fast alles kaputtgemacht haben. Es gibt Anzeichen eines Neuanfangs (keine Wiedergeburt). Nicht in den vielen 'polnischen' Restaurants der grossen Städte, wo verhunzte Versionen ehemals aufwendiger Klassiker wie Bigos angeboten werden, sondern in einigen Restaurants, die 'Nouvelle Cuisine' der polnischen Art anbieten (Tip: das Acquario im Hotel Monopol / Wrocław) - und dieses Buch. Ist auf Englisch, aber da muss man durch; es lohnt sich.
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IWONA STEEL
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2024
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Loving the book, great recipes
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