Title: Cuisine in the Garden of Eden: Recipes and History of Iraqi Cuisine
Author: Nabal Nasrallah
Publisher: Vernal Equinox Publishing Co., Ltd.
Published: 211
Page: 574
Cuisine from the Garden of Eden: Cookies and History of Iraqi Cuisine, The author, Dr. Nawal Nasrallah, a former English professor at Baghdad University and Mosul University, gave a good introduction to the history and diversity of Iraqi cuisine. Narrallah's publications are rich in illustrations, rich in content and very personal, far more than an ordinary cookbook or cooking history; Instead, it explores Iraq's colorful past through food history. The uniqueness of this title lies not only in its breadth-Nasrallah covers everything from exotic ancient desserts to refreshing medieval drinks-but also in the way recipes are presented in combination with social, cultural and historical backgrounds.
divided into 2 thematic chapters, the cuisine in Eden emphasizes the range of Iraqi cuisine, from soup and spiced salad to bread and bean dishes. Nasrallah uses a wide range of historical, cultural and personal narratives to construct each recipe in his publications. Nasrallah often directly quotes ancient and medieval documents and puts forward his own evaluation and opinions on the origin of specific dishes. It should also be noted that throughout the joy of Eden, the author regularly mentions other recipes, which is most useful to experts. Intimate anecdotes and interesting historical facts will not affect the reading experience; On the contrary, they enhance it and make the title a pleasure to read. Even for beginners, the recipe instructions are easy to understand; In addition, in almost all recipes, weights and sizes are provided in English and metric forms. List the ingredients first, then the cooking instructions. Fortunately, many recipes are accompanied by photos, so readers can have a good understanding of what the final result should look like.
When we read Joy in the Garden of Eden, we were surprised to find that Iraqi cuisine was accepted by ordinary people because of its ingredients and relatively easy preparation methods. Many readers may be surprised at the extent to which modern Iraqi cuisine retains its ancient Mesopotamian roots; From delicious bread to delicious stew, sweet thousand-layer cakes and kebabs, Nasrallah proved with the authority of chefs and scholars that the cooking history of Iraq reflects the tastes of ancient civilizations. The joy of Eden is interspersed with original illustrations by modern artists, pictures of ancient handicrafts, miniature models of the Middle Ages and photos of 1 kinds of dishes. In fact, we haven't encountered a more visually attractive recipe.
Other features of this publication include: preface; Three parts of ancient, medieval and modern Iraqi cuisine; A very informative part about menus and etiquette in Iraqi history; Valuable glossary; Illustration credits; Citation of ancient, medieval and modern works in * * * and English; And a detailed index of food and ingredients in ancient times, the Middle Ages and the Ottoman Empire. For easy reference, there is also an index of names and topics.
The Encyclopedia of Ancient History recommends the food of Eden to anyone who is interested in Iraq, food history, ancient history, medieval history, * * * history and * * * culture. This book has been published in English through Equinox Publishing in the United States, and the hardcover is currently priced at $49.95. The total length is 574 pages.