Beneath the Fig Leaves

Olympia Panagiotopoulos’ poignant story will resonate with anyone who has left their homeland -- "a life caught between a memory and a dream."

In Beneath the Fig Leaves, "the comforting sizzle of onion and garlic in hot oil, the fresh, clean scent of a newly picked lemon, the strong earthiness of thyme" infuse the cultural and culinary adventure the author embarks upon with her mother, Giannoula.

A powerful exploration of the ties that bind, Beneath the Fig Leaves is a rich tapestry of family, food and history to stir the heart and senses.