I read some where that reading a good book is like traveling through and living many different lives while still sitting in one’s arm-chair. I guess what defines a good book is an entirely personal matter. The books I usually love must involve a journey of some sort: an adventure and if it happens to involve a love story as well, that’s usually a plus. I can also judge a book by its cover! In fact over the years I have developed a sense for looking at a book and in a few minutes of examining the cover, tittle and content list, I am able to tell if I am taking it home or not. Cheese Bread revisited
I came across the book Saha a few years back while browsing through the cook book section at Borders. It was love at first sight. Written by Greg and Lucy Malouf this book had it all; love, a journey and food. Chef Malouf travels through Syria and Lebanon exploring the food culture and history of the levant. The photography tells the story beautifully and the writing by Lucy Malouf is smooth, unpretentious and enticing.
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