Carpathia

The first book introducing readers to the bold, colourful and delicious cuisine of Romania.


“a wonderful new cookbook”

“genuinely fascinating”

“Irina Georgescu does a beautiful job of taking us to the heart of the Balkans, exploring food, traditions and breathtaking landscapes side by side.”

“There is something to learn from a book like this, written so beautifully by someone who is fascinated by the cuisine of their homeland and takes the time to document and share it with the world. As soon as I can, I will get myself to Romania and send Irina a postcard to thank her for inspiring me to do so.”

Irina Georgescu is a Romanian food writer who has been living in the UK for the last 10 years, and the woman behind the hugely successful blog irinageorgescu.com. Her recipes are inspired by her mother, family and Romania’s culinary heritage. Irina was a 2023 James Beard Award Winner in the baking category.