Food Whisky Life

‘When hospitality comes from the heart it is the simplest gift you can give. It costs nothing but it can mean everything.'Internationally-acclaimed writer, broadcaster and food anthropologist Ghillie Basan is renowned for her work on Turkish, Middle Eastern and Moroccan food. Having travelled the world extensively to research and write over 50 books on different culinary cultures, she has unparalleled expertise on the use of spices.In her latest book, Food Whisky Life, inspired by Scotland's fantastic produce, wild food and whisky, she offers mouth-watering recipes that shine a new light on local ingredients and open up fantastic new worlds of flavour.While each recipe is infused with her vast knowledge of spices and food pairings with whisky, the book also offers a heartfelt narrative of resilience, family, and the power of place.Ghillie writes honestly, from the heart, to paint an inspirational picture of family life and what it takes to grow a successful hospitality business in one of the wildest and most beautiful corners of Scotland, sharing her story of how whisky saved the life that she and her two children love.Food Whisky Life is more than a cookery book its a testament to the strength of the human spirit, a celebration of culinary diversity, and an invitation to experience food, whisky, and life with all the senses.