Nikki Rose's New Book, Crete: The Roots of the Mediterranean Diet

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Nikki Rose, a Greek American Professional Chef-Instructor and Writer, has

been hosting

teachers, students, researchers and journalists in Crete for

over 14 years through her

project Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries (CCS). Her

focus celebrates, and helps protect

Crete’s cultural and culinary heritage.

The concepts of the frequently studied and highly

regarded Mediterranean

Diet originated in Crete.

Chef Rose, with her CCS initiatives, demonstrates that Cretan cuisine is not just a diet, but is a
way of life that has much to offer our on-going pursuit of healthy and sustainable approaches to
eating. In this concise book, Rose shares her knowledge, and passion for her heritage, along with
practical strategies for applying the celebrated concepts of Cretan cuisine, wherever we live. The
book includes recipes with gorgeous photos of culinary treasures amid the magnificent landscape
of the isle of Crete.

Rose has received numerous awards from National Geographic, the United Nations and many
other organizations for her success in creating sustainable travel/community-based tourism and
culinary projects that bring focus to the expanding inquiry into sustainability.

Crete: The Roots of the Mediterranean Diet. Book synopsis and table of contents.

“So many people have visited me in Crete, looking for secret ingredients in our local cuisine that
they can bring home with them. But most people do not need to search any further than their own
local resources for wonderful, flavorful sustainable organic food. Cretan cuisine is not just one
ingredient or recipe -- it is enjoying many flavors of the seasons with family, friends and music. So
many people live far away from their food sources now. This book helps us find ways to reconnect
with the dedicated people that provide our delicious and safe food and enjoy the benefits and
flavor.” -- Nikki Rose

Crete: The Roots of the Mediterranean Diet can be purchased online.
Proceeds support CCS programs. Allow 2 to 4 weeks for delivery. For volume discount orders,
contact Andreas at CCS: andreas @ cookingincrete.com.