{"product_id":"cuisines-of-odesa","title":"'Cuisines of Odesa' Cookbook Demo \u0026 Signing","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin us at the Divertimenti Cookery School as we welcome food writer, chef and guide Maria Kalenska for a special evening celebrating her cookbook, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCuisines of Odesa: Recipes and Stories from Ukraine’s Historic City\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn into a fourth-generation Odesan family, Maria brings the food, people and stories of her home city to life through more than 100 recipes, gathered from cooks across the Odesan diaspora. From classic borsch and pork dumplings to Black Sea turbot, aubergine caviar and sweet curd cheese syrniki, the book is a celebration of Odesa’s wonderfully diverse food culture, rich history and unmistakable spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the traditions, flavours and fascinating stories behind this unique corner of Ukraine, and the food that brings its people together. More than a cookbook, it’s a heartfelt tribute to a city known for its warmth, joie de vivre and wonderful sense of humour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaria will be demonstrating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\" style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eone recipe five ways. \u003cstrong\u003eCurd Cheese Syrniki\u003c\/strong\u003e is much loved by Odesan families and friends, and friend, foreword writer and journalist Felicity Spector will also share her thoughts on this book and the beloved dish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eSyrniki 5 Ways Menu:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelix's Favourite Curd Cheese Syrniki\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- golden and tender, studded with plump raisins, kissed with acacia honey, crowned with a cool cloud of sour cream\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTiny Syrniki with Poppyseed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- small poppyseed mouthfuls of tenderness, with soured cream and a jam made in five minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOven-Warmed Syrniki with Baked Grapes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- slowly warmed in the oven, resting beside grapes baked until they turn sweet and soft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelicity Spector's Syrniki, English Style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- a tribute by Felicity Spector. Served with prunes in Odesa Black wine from Privoz and velvet crème fraiche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSavoury Syrniki\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_gmail-Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- served with Salmon and dill-scented sour cream: a quiet nod to the sea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRefreshments on arrival and available throughout the class\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTasters from the demonstration for you to enjoy accompanied by a glass of wine or soft refreshments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe opportunity to purchase a copy of\u003cspan\u003e the book\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eand have it personally signed by the authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e10% discount on purchases made in store on the day of your class, including cookery classes. Excludes books, food, electrical items, gift vouchers and sale items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaria Kalenska\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003eMaria Kalenska is a food writer, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003echef\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003e and culinary guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003eBorn into a fourth-generation Odesan family, Maria spent many years working in food and hospitality and this experience informed her skills and passion for food and its importance in society\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003eMaria’s interest in culinary education led her to open Odesa’s first cooking school which quickly became a popular place for lessons, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003etastings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003e and community events\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003eShe helped create the “Best Riedel Glass for Odesa Black” initiative to promote Ukrainian winemaking and is a founder of the non-profit charity “Bake for Ukraine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003e”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW268334928 BCX4\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":276}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW268334928 BCX4\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":276}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003ewww.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003emyodesacuisine.com \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW268334928 BCX4\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":276}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003e@mkalenska \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW268334928 BCX4\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":276}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268334928 BCX4\"\u003e@mkalenska_cookbook \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maria Kalenska","offers":[{"title":"24-Oct-26 11:30-13:30","offer_id":60125372973440,"sku":"1225044","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/5836\/1938\/files\/CuisinesofOdesa_Frontcover.jpg?v=1792063866","url":"https:\/\/www.divertimenti.co.uk\/products\/cuisines-of-odesa","provider":"Divertimenti Cookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}