Publisher Description

For the first time ever, the recipes for pintxos-the small savory and sweet dishes found in bars in Basque Country-are gathered to present the definitive bible on this significant food of Basque culture, along with the history and people who created them, written by award-winning author Marti Buckley.Nestled in the nine square blocks of Old Town in San Sebastian, Spain, is a culinary tradition unlike any other in the world: the pintxo. Ranging from a simple anchovy-and-pepper toothpick skewer to a decadent layered cheese, quince, and walnut spread on toast, pintxos are impressive, well thought-out dishes, distilling ingredient know-how and creative cooking techniques into one or a few bites. Bar owners take pride in their pintxo recipes, which are often closely protected and passed down through generations. In the first authoritative book on this subject, author and Basque transplant Marti Buckley defines what makes a pintxo, traces its history back several decades, and shares the recipes so home cooks can authentically recreate these tiny morsels in their own kitchens. Through 100 recipes, bar profiles, histories, and vivid photographs, The Book of Pintxos unlocks a window into this dynamic Basque food culture for curious eaters everywhere.

Author Biography

Marti Buckley is an American writer and chef from Alabama who has resided in northern Spain since 2010. Her definitive book on Basque cuisine, Basque Country, earned her a prestigious IACP Cookbook Award in the 2019 International category, as well as Best Publication from the Basque Gastronomy Academy. She appears regularly on both Spanish and American television and radio programs, and her work has been featured in Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, National Geographic, and Wine Enthusiast, among others. Marti is co-founder of the International Society for the Preservation & Enjoyment of Vermouth. Find her Instagram @martibuckley.

Review

"Cozying up to a bar in San Sebastin with a cold glass of sagardo while sampling a myriad of pintxos is pure gastronomic bliss and an experience that any food lover needs to indulge in at least once in their life. If you can't, Mari Buckley's The Book of Pintxos is the next best thing." --Ren Redzepi, chef and co-owner of Noma
"Marti is a true culinary explorer--equal parts journalist, anthropologist, and food lover--who has devoted her attention to pintxos, the jewels of Basque Country. She has paid them a worthy tribute to the benefit of all of us who love to travel and eat."--Jos Andrs, chef and founder of World Central Kitchen
"Marti Buckley's collection of glorious small bites created in San Sebastin is hugely inspiring, and her intimate insight into a most appealing food world is fascinating read."--Claudia Roden, author of Claudia Roden's Mediterranean
"This inviting, vibrant cookbook is a big anthology of small bites. . . a veritable goldmine of ideas that also happens to be quite the looker on the coffee table."--Saveur

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