Description

Ottó Kaiser: Sights and Tastes of Hungary | Photo Album

Product Information

Title: Sights and Tastes of Hungary
Author/Photographer: Ottó Kaiser
Translator: English translation by Márta Nagy
Recipes by: Master Chef Ottó Laczkó
ISBN: 978-9632448060 / 9632448065
Publisher: Scolar Publishing Company (Scolar Kiadó)
Publication Year: 2017
Hardcover
Pages 206
Contact:
- Address: H-1016 Budapest, Naphegy tér 8.
- Telephone/Fax: +36 1 466 7648
- Email: scolar@scolar.hu
- Website: www.scolar.hu

Overview

Sights and Tastes of Hungary is a fascinating chef album that invites you on a special journey across Hungary’s scenic regions and culinary heritage. Combining captivating landscape and food photography with authentic recipes and cultural insights, this book guides readers through Western Transdanubia, Middle Transdanubia, Lake Balaton, Southern Transdanubia, Budapest, Northern Hungary, Northern Great Plain, and Southern Great Plain.

Sights and Tastes of Hungary by Ottó Kaiser / English edition of Magyar Tájak,Magyar ízek / Scolar kiadó 2017 / Recipes by Laczkó Ottó / Edited by Illés Andrea / Hardcover

This fascinating „chef album” is a special journey in itself. It takes you through the beautiful regions of Hungary and offers the opportunity to explore the flavours of Hungarian cuisine. The landscape and food photos by photographer Ottó Kaiser are accompanied by recipes from internationally acclaimed master chef Ottó Laczkó – all this complete with a hint of history, culture, geography and even ethnography.
Western Transdanubia, Middle Transdanubia, Lake Balaton, Southern Transdanubia, Budapest, Northern Hungary, Northern Great Plain, Southern Great Plain

The photographer
OTTÓ Kaiser is an internationally renowned City, landscape, food and portrait photography are close to his heart. It continuously captures the events and participants of Hungarian cultural life in Hungary and abroad. He has published more than thirty books and albums of his own and co-authored, including Budapest, Pécs, Eger, Lake Balaton, Castles, Chateaux and wines. He received the Award for Hungarian Art and the Golden Cross of Merit of the Republic of Hungary.

The chef
OTTÓ Laczkó is a world-famous master chef. He worked at the Budapest Hilton, the Atrium Hyatt in Budapest, and gained experience as a chef at the Gundel restaurant. He has won numerous awards at international cooking competitions and exhibitions in Luxembourg, Karlsruhe, Basel. He has had gastronomic weeks around the world, from Tokyo to Oslo. He has played a major role in the success of several operas and receptions for heads of state, such as the visits of Russian President Putin, US President Bush, and French President Nicolas Sarkozy.

Hungarian Translation – Overview (Áttekintés)

A Sights and Tastes of Hungary egy lebilincselő szakács album, amely különleges utazásra hív a magyar tájak és kulináris örökség világába. A lenyűgöző táj- és ételfotókat, valamint a hiteles recepteket és kulturális háttérismertetőket ötvözve ez a könyv végigvezet a Nyugat- és Közép‑Transdanubiától, a Balaton környékén át egészen Budapestig, valamint Észak‑Magyarország, az Észak‑Alföld és a Dél‑Alföld régióin.

Product Features

Diverse Regional Coverage:
Explore Hungary’s varied landscapes and culinary traditions—from the rustic charm of Transdanubia to the metropolitan flair of Budapest.
Stunning Visuals:
Showcases high‑quality photography by Ottó Kaiser, capturing both the beauty of the landscapes and the artistry of Hungarian cuisine.
Authentic Recipes:
Features time‑honored recipes by internationally acclaimed master chef Ottó Laczkó, enriched with historical and cultural context.
Comprehensive Content:
Includes sections dedicated to each region (with detailed pages on Western Transdanubia, Middle Transdanubia, Lake Balaton, etc.), as well as insights into geography, history, and ethnography.

Interesting Facts

Key Highlights

Culinary & Cultural Journey:
This album uniquely blends gastronomy with travel, offering not only recipes but also an exploration of Hungary’s cultural and natural heritage.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
The book features contributions from renowned professionals in photography, culinary arts, editing, and translation, ensuring an engaging and authentic experience.
Visual Storytelling:
Every page is a visual delight, where the interplay of light, composition, and vibrant colors brings Hungary’s diverse regions to life.

Hungarian Translation – Interesting Facts (Érdekes Tények)

Kulináris és Kulturális Utazás:
Az album ötvözi a gasztronómiát és az utazást, nemcsak recepteket, hanem Magyarország kulturális és természeti örökségének felfedezését is kínálva.
Interdiszciplináris Együttműködés:
A könyv elismert fotósok, szakácsok, szerkesztők és fordítók közreműködésével készült, így biztosítva az élvezetes és hiteles élményt.
Vizuális Mesélés:
Minden oldal vizuális élvezetet nyújt, ahol a fény, az összhang és az élénk színek életre keltik Magyarország sokszínű régióit.