| Saha: A Chef's Journey Through Lebanon and Syria [Middle Eastern Cookbook, 150 Recipes] Contributor(s): Malouf, Greg (Author), Malouf, Lucy (Author), Bourdain, Anthony (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0794604900 ISBN-13: 9780794604905 Publisher: Periplus Editions OUR PRICE: $44.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2007 Annotation: A chef returns to the land of his ancestors for a month-long culinary journey comprising the characters, dishes, flavors, and colors of Lebanon and Syria. Stretching from the neighboring Persian lands throughout the Mediterranean to North Africa, the travelogue explores the roots of one man's rich history and a part of the world that is seldom visited through both traditional and modern influential cuisine. From hearty peasant dishes to more subtly-spiced specialties from ancient palaces, the recipes are complex in flavor yet not complicated to make. Enhanced by evocative photographs and the heartwarming stories of people met along the way, the book becomes a sensual and visual Middle Eastern feast. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Cooking | Regional & Ethnic - Middle Eastern - Travel | Essays & Travelogues - Cooking | Essays & Narratives |
| Dewey: 641.595 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 9.8" W x 11.3" (3.55 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: *Winner of the Gold trophy for Best Food Book and Grand Prix award at the Gourmet Voice Food Media awards in Cannes, France* In Saha, world-renowned chef Greg Malouf returns to the land of his ancestors to explore its broad and influential cuisine. Stretching from neighboring Iran throughout the Mediterranean to North Africa, the roots of Greg's culinary history are here in the land of his forbears, and together with writing partner Lucy Malouf, he embarks on a month-long culinary journey. The cuisine in Saha is traditional and inspirational, enticingly spiced and fragrant with flower waters. From hearty peasant dishes to more subtly spiced specialties from ancient palaces, the dishes are complex in flavor yet not too complicated to make at home. Heartwarming stories and recipes from the people Greg and Lucy meet on their journey are teamed with evocative images and Greg's own unique take on history. The rich and exciting cuisine from Lebanon and Syria captures the spirit of the modern and the ancient, the characters, dishes, flavors and colors beautifully portrayed in this highly illustrated and lavishly designed Middle Eastern Cookbook. Authentic recipes include:
There is no doubt that this is a country and a culinary tradition busting with possibilities. All that's needed now, is for someone to explore them and share them with the rest of us. Fortunately, Greg and Lucy Malouf have. |