Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #154912 in Books
• Published on: 2006-07-07
• Binding: Hardcover
• 352 pages

Synopsis
Melbourne-based chef Greg Malouf grew up in a family whose longing for their homeland Lebanon was most often expressed through food. His childhood was filled with the noisy chatter of generations of women sitting around the kitchen table preparing Arabic dishes the way they've been prepared for centuries. "Saha" chronicles Greg's epic journey to the lands of his ancestors to explore its broad and influential cuisine and discover the roots of his culinary heritage. From desert kingdoms to sea castles, from citadels to souks, through olive groves and snow-capped mountain ranges, Greg, and his writing partner Lucy, unearth a dazzling array of traditional dishes as well as new culinary delights. The recipes in "Saha" are as rich and varied as the lands themselves. Enjoy traditional dishes such as Aleppo-Style Chicken Cooked on Coals, Armenian-inspired Slow Roasted Lamb with Red Pepper and Pomegranate Paste; a simple Bedouin Spinach, Lentil and Lemon Soup or the famous Mediterranean Red Mullet Cooked with Golden Spices. For dessert, try the legendary Rose of Damascus - crisp filo with Turkish delight ice-cream and toffee strawberries.

Throughout their journey, Greg and Lucy were welcomed into the homes of fishermen, beekeepers, bakers, arak distillers, cooks and housewives and the book is filled with their heart-warming and evocative stories.

About the Author
Greg Malouf was born in Melbourne, Australia, of Lebanese parents. He served his formal apprenticeship in several of Australia s finest restaurants, and has forged a unique style of cooking that combines Middle Eastern tradition with contemporary flair. He has worked extensively in Europe and Asia and is the executive chef at MoMo restaurant in Sydney. Under his leadership the restaurant has won numerous awards and high respect from local and international critics. Lucy Malouf is a Melbourne-based writer and editor. She has worked as a freelance editor and manuscript adviser for several leading Australian publishers, as well as contributing features and reviews to major Australian newspapers, restaurant guides and magazines. She is the author of The Food and Wine Lover s Guide to Melbourne s Bays and Peninsulas and The Seasons Plate Cookbook.

Customer Reviews

A beautiful book
A beautiful book as much at home on the coffee table as it is in the kitchen. I love the foods of this region, fresh vegetables, meats and daily bought bread with spices and citrus' in abundance.

The pictures of everyday life in a place unravaged by tourism, still wary of it's proximity to places of upheaval. You could almost feel safe going there it seems. A place where East starts to meet West culturally and palataciously :) The stunning scenery, warm people and delicious food beckon the unwary adventurer.