Exploring the connection of food and culture with traditional and contemporary Syrian recipes that were inspired by personal stories."As a Syrian who has had, due to the devastation of war, to spend most of his life outside Syria, Atassi presents the food that creates the feeling of home, gathering memories, flavors, and dishes both as a homage to his mother and his homeland. It is a remarkably generous book that wants you the reader to take pleasure in the food that means so much to him. And reading this book, I long, too, to savor those meals and those flavors." -Nigella Lawson “Atassi deeply loves and respects his traditions and cuisine, his family, the cooking of his heritage...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 When Anas Atassi set out to write his book, he envisioned a way to demonstrate the wonders of Syrian culture to the rest of the world. He chose to do this primarily by sharing his favorite recipes, and yet there is so much more to the Syrian cookbook Sumac than the food. With stories of Atassi’s childhood in Syria beginning every chapter, Sumac goes beyond the expectations of your average cookbook. It is also a chance to revisit one man’s memories of his beautiful home. Over 80 different recipes, traditional and contemporary alike, all inspired by Atassi’s family recipes and their travels Detailed instructions that will help you make meals perfect for every time of the day, including… Breakfast Mezze Street Food Grains, Vegetables, and More Meat Dishes Chicken and Fish Desserts and Beverages Full-color photos that truly capture the beauty of Syria and Syrian food
