Red Sands
Reportage and Recipes Through Central Asia, from Hinterland to Heartland
(Author) Caroline EdenRed Sands, the follow-up to Caroline Eden's multi-award-winning Black Sea, is a reimagining of traditional travel writing using food as the jumping-off point to explore Central Asia. In a quest to better understand this vast heartland of Asia, Caroline navigates a course from the shores of the Caspian Sea to the sun-ripened orchards of the Fergana Valley. A book filled with human stories, forgotten histories and tales of adventure, Caroline is a reliable guide using food as her passport to enter lives, cities and landscapes rarely written about. Lit up by emblematic recipes, Red Sands is an utterly unique book, delving into 'the last blank on the map' while bringing in universal themes that relate to us all: hope, hunger, longing, love and the joys of eating well on the road.
Caroline Eden
Caroline Eden is a British travel writer and journalist known for her evocative writing style and exploration of diverse cultures and landscapes. She has written for numerous publications including The Guardian, Financial Times, and National Geographic Traveler. Eden's most notable works include "Black Sea: Dispatches and Recipes" which explores the culinary traditions of the Black Sea region, and "Red Sands: Reportage and Recipes through Central Asia, from Hinterland to Heartland" which delves into the history and culture of Central Asia. Her writing is characterized by a keen eye for detail, lyrical prose, and a deep appreciation for the connections between food, people, and place. Eden's work has had a significant impact on the travel writing genre, bringing attention to lesser-known regions and shedding light on complex histories and traditions. Her most famous work, "Black Sea: Dispatches and Recipes," has garnered critical acclaim for its immersive storytelling and unique approach to food writing.
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