Fried Facts

«Fried Facts» — the third book by Ivan Shishkin, one of the founders and ideologists of the cuisine of the Moscow restaurant Delicatessen, recognized by the «Michelin» guide. Before you lies a collection of culinary wisdom and wit in 137 answers to questions about how, what, and why we eat. Why are oranges not orange but green in southern countries, which chickens fly on airplanes, why is it easiest to marinate meat with kiwi, can you eat jellyfish, and what is dangerous about vanilla? You will also find here two dozen recipes — from sunflower cookies to black Scottish eggs — and countless valuable tips and ideas that can change your perspective on cooking.

«Fried Facts» inherits from Shishkin's previous book, «Under the Apron», not only the accuracy of a pharmacist and subtle humor but also the team: the editor is Roman Loshmanov, author of the blog «Evening Loshmanov», and the illustrations were created by Delicatessen co-owner Yevgeny Samoletov, whose drawings on coasters have become the hallmark of the place and were published as a separate book.