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Few books capture the spirit of Scotland quite like Food, Whisky, Life by Ghillie Basan’s Part memoir, part cookbook, and part love letter to the Highlands, it weaves together stories of adventure, family, and the landscapes that shaped them.
Basan – a writer, anthropologist and broadcaster – draws on her extraordinary life, from cooking and teaching in Asia and Africa to raising her children in a remote Cairngorms cottage surrounded by nature. Her warmth and humour come through in every line, as do the scents of spices, woodsmoke, and whisky.
Each chapter blends memory and recipe, pairing Scottish produce with global influences – from Middle Eastern spices to Asian broths – all thoughtfully matched with whiskies that complement the flavours. It’s as much a storybook as it is a cookbook, perfect for reading slowly with a dram in hand.
For anyone who loves Scotland, slow living, or the alchemy of food and storytelling, this is one to savour.
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