Ripe Figs
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Ripe Figs
The acclaimed author of Zaitoun returns with vibrant recipes and powerful stories from the islands that bridge the Mediterranean and the Middle East.
For thousands of years, the eastern Mediterranean has stood as a meeting point between East and West, bringing cultures and cuisines through trade, commerce, and migration. Travelling by boat and land, Yasmin Khan traces the ingredients that have spread through the region from the time of Ottoman rule to the influence of recent refugee communities.
At the kitchen table, she explores what borders, identity, and migration mean in an interconnected world, and her recipes unite around thickets of dill and bunches of oregano, zesty citrus and sweet dates, thick tahini and soothing cardamom. Khan includes healthy, seasonal, vegetable-focused recipes, such as hot yoghurt soups, zucchini and feta fritters, pomegranate and sumac chicken, and candied pumpkin with tahini and date syrup.
Fully accessible for the home cook, with stunning food and location photography, Ripe Figs is a dazzling collection of recipes and stories that celebrate an ever-diversifying region and imagine a world without borders.
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Readers and critics praise Ripe Figs by Yasmin Khan for its beautiful blend of recipes and storytelling that highlights the diverse culinary traditions of Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus. The book is celebrated for its powerful narratives of migration and resilience, set against the backdrop of delicious food and vibrant photography. Critics note Khan's ability to provide both depth and joy, as she seamlessly marries the context and people behind the dishes with an empathy and love for both the region and its cuisine.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781526609724
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 April 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustration: Colour photography throughout
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 189.0mm
Height: 246.0mm
Weight: 1118g
Pages: 304
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About the Author
Yasmin Khan is an author and broadcaster who is passionate about sharing people’s stories through food. Her critically acclaimed cookery books, The Saffron Tales and Zaitoun, chronicle her culinary adventures through Iran and Palestine, sharing recipes and stories that celebrate beauty and the power of the human spirit in regions more commonly associated with conflict. Before working in food, Yasmin was a human rights campaigner for a decade with a special focus on the Middle East. Ripe Figs is her third book. yasminkhanstories.com / Twitter: Yasmin_khan / Instagram: yasminkhanstories
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