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A talk by Olia Hercules, author of Mamushka: Recipes from Ukraine and Beyond
December 17, 2015 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free
WHEN:
17 December 2015, 7pm
WHERE:
Ukrainian Institute, 79, Holland Park, W11 3SW London
Admission:
Free
Olia Herkules, aka “Mamushka,” introduced a whole different Ukraine to the Brits, the land of sunflower fields, sun-drenched tomatoes, with an amazing mix of cultures and flavors thrown in. Originally from Kakhovka in the south of Ukraine, she came to the success of “Mamushka” through a culinary career, which included working in Ottolenghi restaurant kitchen and developing recipes for a variety of food magazines, including Sainsbury’s and Jamie’s. She appeared in cookery shows: Red, Hot and Yummy, Guardian Cook and picked as Obverver Rising Star of 2015.
In her talk Olia will share her thoughts on what makes her book stand out on a highly competitive market of British chefs and how her identity shines through her recipes.