Bread and War : A Ukrainian Story of Food, Bravery and Hope book cover

Ukrainian Food & Resilience

Travel Writing

Bread and War : A Ukrainian Story of Food, Bravery and Hope

by Felicity Spector

'Stories of kindness, bravery and love shine from these pages' Nigel Slater 'A brave, necessary account of resilience and skill and the power of bread and connection' Olia Hercules How do you source, cook and take joy in food in the midst of war and loss?


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About the book

Food is a weapon, a lifeline, a means of survival. Ukrainian food is also a powerful symbol of national identity and independence. This is a journey through mine-ridden, wrecked villages, repeatedly bombed cities, family kitchens and precarious small bakeries and cafes. Along the way news journalist and food writer Felicity Spector shares meals with soldiers, travels supply lines with volunteers and is fed incredible food by army cooks, fine bakers and home-cooking heroes. The extraordinary stories of just some of those people – refugees and restaurateurs – trying to rebuild lives and kitchens after years of bombing, shows a very Ukrainian determination to provide good food for a besieged people.

Book details

Published by Duckworth Books

Hardback ISBN: 9781914613784 1 May 2025 222 x 142 x 28 (mm) 418g