Library love: Greece

I learned a few things in graduate school. Well, let's hope more than a few things. Most of them had to do with macro- and micronutrients, nutrition policy, and assessment in the critically ill patient. But I did learn some other things as well:

1. Choose roommates wisely (which I did)

2. Family dinner nights will keep you emotionally stable (also read: make friends with your fellow graduate students)

3. Figure out how to get ANYTHING for free

The first two were somewhat simple. I had amazing roommates and phenomenal fellow students who cooked with me and kept me sane each week. The final lesson was a bit more of a learn-as-you-go. One of my great grad school finds is something I rediscovered instead of discovering. It is a little thing I like to call my library card. So, last week I went to the public library and checked out every book on Greek food I could find.

a few of my favorites on my new desk

These couple of books have been more than helpful for me in my short quest to learn a little more about Greece (or at least Greek food for new). I am still in the market for suggestions on movies, music, etc. so help me out!

{short list of decent Greek food informational books}

-The Essential Mediterranean; Nancy Jenkins (great chapter introductions before recipes)

-Recipes from a Greek Island; Susie Jacobs (interesting regional recipes)

-Modern Greek; Andy Harris (just mmmmmmm)

-Cooking in World Cultures Food and Cooking in Ancient Greece; Cliff Gifford (children's section, don't judge)

-Olives, Anchovies, and Capers; Georgeanne Brennan (what three ingredients do you think are in every recipe?)