Reem AssilTen Speed Press Arabiyya: Recipes from the Life of an Arab in Diaspora (A Cookbook)

I have immense admiration for this book and find it profoundly moving. It delves into the profound connection Palestinian people have to their ancestral land and portrays the anguish of having one's land, culture, and cuisine stripped away by colonialism and ethnic cleansing. Beyond its poignant narratives, it offers a delightful array of recipes that my family and I enjoy, making at least one dish per week from its pages. I wholeheartedly recommend it for both its culinary delights and its heartfelt storytelling.

My husbands father was Egyptian so I was keen to get this book and it did not disappoint. There are so many things I want to cook and the instructions on how to make things like the bread is invaluable if you have not made these things before. It has the usual recipes we are used to but an awful lot that we don't, which really interests me. So looking forward to cooking out of it and sharing with our friends and family.

Beautiful work of good healing medicine food!

I’ve been really looking forward to the release of this book. Think I built up my expectations too high. Was quite disappointed and I wish I wouldn’t have thrown away the package so that I can return it. I’m a bit fed up with buying cook books only to to use one or two recipes in them…this is one of those. I’m not Arab, but my husband is so I’m quite familiar with many of their dishes. I was expecting ore traditional main courses. I also prefer when every dish comes with a photo. This one doesn’t.Anyway, to cut the story short, this one is not for me, unfortunately.

The author did an incredible job of storytelling photography, and most importantly the recipes. I have already tried several of these and hope to get through the entire book one recipe at a time.