In Basque country, the links between food and nature remain unbroken. The rustic yet elegant, simple yet refined meals are rooted in the traditions that evoke sensory memories for any Basque. Buckley's book allows readers to enjoy a way of cooking that has respect for raw materials and forges its own place on the world's culinary stage. -- adapted from foreword.

"Nestled in the nine square blocks of Old Town in San Sebastian, Spain, is a culinary tradition unlike any other in the world: the pintxo. Ranging from a simple anchovy-and-pepper toothpick skewer to a decadent layered cheese, quince, and walnut spread on toast, pintxos are impressive, well thought-out dishes, distilling ingredient know-how and creative cooking techniques into one or a few bites. Bar owners take pride in their pintxo recipes, which...