Of Soil & Smoke: Recipes and Stories from Georgia

Of Soil & Smoke offers a contemporary culinary portrait of this rising European destination, blending a cookbook, travelogue, and cultural essay. Beyond its ancient vineyards and dramatic landscapes, Georgia’s soul is found at the table, where food is a language of hospitality, memory, and identity. Situated at the majestic crossroads of the Caucasus, Georgia stands as one of Europe’s oldest and most soulful frontiers, offering a heritage that is as much a part of the Western legacy as it is a bridge to the East. Authored by Masterchef winner Ia Dzagania, the book journeys through Georgia’s diverse regions, pairing accessible recipes with intimate profiles and photojournalistic visuals. It captures a modern vision of Georgian food that moves beyond simple instruction to celebrate a comforting, craft-driven cuisine for cooks, travelers, and aesthetes alike.