About
“What I seek in food is nourishment and fulfillment. To create through cooking smells and flavours that evoke warming feelings and memories common and relatable to us all. As a chef, food writer, and cookbook author, I find myself at the same time in a constant and passionate search for lost recipes, old cooking methods, and century-long traditions involving food and culture that ought to be preserved.”
Bio
Carolina Doriti was born in Greece and moved to the UK in 1997, where she earned a BA from the University of Sussex and an MA from Goldsmiths in London. Cooking has been her greatest passion since childhood, which she views not only as an art form but also as a meditation, a means of self-expression, and a heartfelt way to nourish and show love. Since 2005, she has worked as a chef and restaurant consultant, and in 2013, she began collaborating with Culinary Backstreets, an award-winning US-based food touring company with global reach.
Carolina writes about food and shares her recipes through Greek and international publications and websites. She is also the Culinary Producer for My Greek Table, a PBS series on Greek gastronomy broadcast across the US and Canada, and available on Amazon Prime. She has appeared on various cooking and food-related shows on international television and regularly hosts live and virtual cooking classes and workshops.
As a professional chef, curator, food traveler, and an enthusiast of food history, Carolina’s expertise spans a wide spectrum of culinary pursuits. She is continuously on a journey to discover new ingredients and innovative ways to use them, drawing on her profound knowledge of Greek cuisine, including its regional recipes and food traditions. Her creations reflect a balance of simplicity and complexity, rooted in cultural heritage yet irresistibly delicious.
Book Collection
A beautiful, enticing cookbook rooted in tradition and love for the land, its history, and ingredients.
The Greek Islands Cookbook
Greek food is one of the most loved and recognised cuisines around the world. Packed with the tastes and memories of sunshine and holidays, it produces big flavours using only the freshest ingredients. It's plentiful yet healthy, with the added delight of conjuring up images of the most magical places in the world – the Greek islands!
Eating these dishes at home will instantly transport you to a beach-side taverna enjoying lunch al fresco under an ancient olive tree.
This book is for everyone who loves a Greek holiday or dreams of visiting one of the islands.
Salt of the Earth
Evoking a strong sense of place, this vibrant book shines a spotlight on local produce and traditional techniques. Carolina Doriti reveals the defining characteristics of Greek food, set against the irresistible backdrop of the mainland and islands.
Through these pages, explore Mediterranean dishes and flavour combinations in-depth, and immerse yourself in Greek cuisine.
Salt of the Earth is the ultimate celebration of the food and flavours of Greece from one of its most forward-thinking and historically knowledgeable cooks.
“Salt of the Earth” by Carolina Doriti (Quadrille), Photography © Manos Chatzikonstantis
Carolina Doriti stirs an obviously deep knowledge of the Greek landscape into every dish she lovingly and generously prepares. To have captured the traditional soul of the Greek table and to give it a breath of fresh air is a beautiful thing.
Diane Kochilas
Author & Presenter of My Greek Table
A sun-kissed, glorious book you’ll want to jump headfirst into – delectable and refreshing like a dip in the Mediterranean Sea.
Itamar Srulovich
Honey & Co
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