Sumac: Recipes and stories from Syria by Anas Atassi (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Sumac by Anas Atassi An ode to Syria, recipes from the Syrian kitchen, and to family and friends. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "This book is about humanity. Life. Beauty. Family. The heart of the home. The kitchen and The mother; whom ever she may be. Passing on a legacy of a place that was the hub of the gastronomic world. May she return once again from dark times. But until then, enjoy this book which takes you into a journey into the lives of Syrians, before the war, remembering home, the best way they know how, through the dinner table of their ancestors. This book is a delight and a celebration of everything that symbolises hope and connection. You just want to cook everything in it." Joudie Kalla, author of Palestine on a Plate, @palestineonaplateWith this book, I hope to build a bridge between Syrian culture and the rest of the world, with food as common denominator. But even more, I hope that Sumac will present a positive image of my country, in spite of all of the unfortunate events now taking place in Syria. - Anas AtassiSumac is a deep red spice that adds a vibrant lift to all kinds of food, and is a prized ingredient in both traditional and contemporary Syrian cuisine. This book includes over 80 recipes inspired by Anas Atassis family recipes and travels, as well as the stories, celebrations and memories of loved ones in Syria that inspired the recipes. It includes the wonderful Friday breakfasts hed eat in his grandmothers garden, his mothers sfeeha, along with the falafel he now loves to make for his friends, along with many other mezze, salads, meats, vegetables, and desserts. Sumac is an evocative and inspiring food journey that offers a glimpse into Syrian food cultures deep historical roots, which through millennia of cultural traditions and neighbouring influences have been shared and shaped to perfection. Author Biography Anas Atassi was born in Homs in Syria and now lives in Amsterdam. He has a great love for cooking and cherishes the memories of Syria from his childhood. The personal stories in Sumac were the inspiration for the dishes and build a bridge between Syrian culture and the world, with good food as a common denominator. Review "This book is about humanity. Life. Beauty. Family. The heart of the home. The kitchen and The mother; whom ever she may be. Passing on a legacy of a place that was the hub of the gastronomic world. May she return once again from dark times. But until then, enjoy this book which takes you into a journey into the lives of Syrians, before the war, remembering home, the best way they know how, through the dinner table of their ancestors. This book is a delight and a celebration of everything that symbolises hope and connection. You just want to cook everything in it." Joudie Kalla, author of Palestine on a Plate, @palestineonaplate"Atassi deeply loves and respects his traditions and cuisine, his family, the cooking of his heritage. If he doesnt have nafas now, because he hasnt been cooking as long as the men and women who raised him, he will certainly find it, even far from home ... He recorded the recipes of his Syrian heritage to keep them alive ... to remember everything about the family table and its celebrations in the midst of a decade-long civil war ...."-The Boston Globe"Sumac is a vibrant gem ... this book artfully captures the brilliance and beauty of the cuisine of Syria."-Eat Your Books"[Sumac] provides home cooks with a proper introduction to Syrian cooking ... [The] stories depict a life shared by many Syrians before the war cast them out and dispersed them all over the world, and through Sumac, Atassi hopes to give readers what he calls "a positive image" of Syria, despite the ongoing conflict within its borders."-Eater, The 17 Best Cookbooks of Spring 2021"[A]n unusual personal memoir-cookbook hybrid ... It covers all the essentials common to culinary collections, with a spotlight on seasonings and sauces ... Each of the seven sections is prefaced by one of Atassis memorable traditions, complete with family photographs and a full page story ... The 80 recipes, all accompanied by captioned color photographs, reveal even more customs and tastes ... An easy-to-try cuisine with no attitudes."- Booklist (starred review)"Atassi debuts with an inspired collection of traditional and contemporary recipes from his homeland ... The recipes are accessible even for less experienced cooks, and ... the ingredients should be easy to source at most grocery stores. A handy section on setting up a Syrian pantry and a collection of recipes for frequently used condiments and sauces will acquaint home cooks with the basics, and the authors inviting tone and balance of instruction and reflection amp up appeal. Those with an interest in Syrian cuisine couldnt hope for a better starting point."-Publishers Weekly"Sumac is an appealing cookbook for foodies who are looking to expand their culinary repertoires while learning about Syria."- Foreword Reviews"Sumac features the incredible cuisine of Syria with 80 traditional and contemporary recipes, gorgeous photography, and family memories ... Every single recipe I have tried so far has been remarkable ... Sumac is a wonderful book for those interested in Syrian cuisine. Recipes range from quick dips and appetizers to more intricate and time consuming meals and desserts. There is also a great variety of breakfast items, meat, fish, street food, vegetarian options, and sweets. Most of the dishes are an excellent choice for entertaining and family-style meals."- Taras Multicultural Table Long Description With this book, I hope to build a bridge between Syrian culture and the rest of the world, with food as common denominator. But even more, I hope that Sumac will present a positive image of my country, in spite of all of the unfortunate events now taking place in Syria. - Anas AtassiSumac is a deep red spice that adds a vibrant lift to all kinds of food, and is a prized ingredient in both traditional and contemporary Syrian cuisine. This book includes over 80 recipes inspired by Anas Atassis family recipes and travels, as well as the stories, celebrations and memories of loved ones in Syria that inspired the recipes. It includes the wonderful Friday breakfasts hed eat in his grandmothers garden, his mothers sfeeha, along with the falafel he now loves to make for his friends, along with many other mezze, salads, meats, vegetables, and desserts. Sumac is an evocative and inspiring food journey that offers a glimpse into Syrian food cultures deep historical roots, which through millennia of cultural traditions and neighbouring influences have been shared and shaped to perfection. Review Text " ""This book is about humanity. Life. Beauty. Family. The heart of the home. The kitchen and The mother; whom ever she may be. Passing on a legacy of a place that was the hub of the gastronomic world. May she return once again from dark times. But until then, enjoy this book which takes you into a journey into the lives of Syrians, before the war, remembering home, the best way they know how, through the dinner table of their ancestors. This book is a delight and a celebration of everything that symbolises hope and connection. You just want to cook everything in it."" Joudie Kalla, author of Palestine on a Plate, @palestineonaplate ""Atassi deeply loves and respects his traditions and cuisine, his family, the cooking of his heritage. If he doesnt have nafas now, because he hasnt been cooking as long as the men and women who raised him, he will certainly find it, even far from home ... He recorded the recipes of his Syrian heritage to keep them alive ... to remember everything about the family table and its celebrations in the midst of a decade-long civil war ...."" -The Boston Globe ""Sumac is a vibrant gem ... this book artfully captures the brilliance and beauty of the cuisine of Syria."" -Eat Your Books ""[Sumac] provides home cooks with a proper introduction to Syrian cooking ... [The] stories depict a life shared by many Syrians before the war cast them out and dispersed them all over the world, and through Sumac, Atassi hopes to give readers what he calls ""a positive image"" of Syria, despite the ongoing conflict within its borders."" -Eater, The 17 Best Cookbooks of Spring 2021 ""[A]n unusual personal memoir-cookbook hybrid ... It covers all the essentials common to culinary collections, with a spotlight on seasonings and sauces ... Each of the seven sections is prefaced by one of Atassis memorable traditions, complete with family photographs and a full page story ... The 80 recipes, all accompanied by captioned color photographs, reveal even more customs and tastes ... An easy-to-try cuisine with no attitudes."" - Booklist (starred review) ""Atassi debuts with an inspired collection of traditional and contemporary recipes from his homeland ... The recipes are accessible even for less experienced cooks, and ... the ingredients should be easy to source at most grocery stores. A handy section on setting up a Syrian pantry and a collection of recipes for frequently used condiments and sauces will acquaint home cooks with the basics, and the authors inviting tone and balance of instruction and reflection amp up appeal. Those with an interest in Syrian cuisine couldnt hope for a better starting point."" -Publishers Weekly ""Sumac is an appealing cookbook for foodies who are looking to expand their culinary repertoires while learning about Syria."" - Foreword Reviews ""Sumac features the incredible cuisine of Syria with 80 traditional and contemporary recipes, gorgeous photography, and family memories ... Every single recipe I have tried so far has been remarkable ... Sumac is a wonderful book for those interested in Syrian cuisine. Recipes range from quick dips and appetizers to more intricate and time consuming meals and desserts. There is also a great variety of breakfast items, meat, fish, street food, vegetarian options, and sweets. Most of the dishes are an excellent choice for entertaining and family-style meals."" - Taras Multicultural Table" Details ISBN1922351261 Author Anas Atassi Publisher Murdoch Books Format Hardcover Short Title Sumac Pages 248 Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1922351261 ISBN-13 9781922351265 Publication Date 2021-03-02 DEWEY 641.595691 Imprint Murdoch Books Place of Publication Millers Point Country of Publication Australia AU Release Date 2021-03-02 Subtitle Recipes and stories from Syria Audience General NZ Release Date 2021-03-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131358390;

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