L’ART de la Table, Taste of the Mediterranean.
By Roy Lie A Tjam.
H.E. the Ambassador of Lithuania Mr. Darius Semaška, the Embassy of Lithuania in The Hague, author Gintare Marcel, and publisher Aerial Media Company together hosted on September 25 the launching of the book L’Art de La Table, Taste of the Mediterranean.
The ambiance of a beautiful classical room in the Lithuanian Embassy served as the venue for the introduction of the book, with a select international party in attendance.
Gintare Marcel, author, photographer, and “brave Lithuanian” in the words of the Ambassador, took the audience through the most beautiful regions in the Mediterranean. She recounted the creation of her book and how she, being born and raised in Lithuania, fell in love with the Mediterranean and its culinary delights. Guests were also treated to some exquisite recipes.
L’art de la Table is the art of a relaxed, slow lifestyle, engaged with fine foods. It is perhaps the most romantic Mediterranean cookbook ever published. It started with an admiration for the Mediterranean region, its customs, its fragrance, and the vibrant colours with which all visitors are so familiar. The French way of life, an aperitif culture, and long dinners on warm summer evenings by the sea are particular sources of inspiration for self-made photographer and culinary author Gintare Marcel.
L’Art de la Table takes the reader through the Mediterranean experience with both familiar and little-known for recipes for any occasion. Pastas, soups, main courses, and snacks; more than 100 diverse international dishes are presented, accompanied by elegant and colourful photographs.
Be it the women in the market, the café on the corner, or family dinners in the garden, the photographs capture beautifully the Mediterranean experience.
The author and photographer Gintare Marcel was raised with a love for honest and wholesome food. What started at the family table developed into a passion for fine cuisine, and is well reflected in both the recipes and photos of the book.
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