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Rose Water and Orange Blossoms: Fresh & Classic Recipes from my Lebanese Kitchen Hardcover – April 28, 2015

by Maureen Abood (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars 71 customer reviews
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  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Running Press; 1st edition (April 28, 2015)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0762454865
  • ISBN-13: 978-0762454860
  • Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 1.2 x 10.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (71 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #82,285 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 starsA great book if you can resist the authenticity police
By Jennifer L. Berger on November 29, 2015
Format: Hardcover
A perfect book if you're new to Middle Eastern cooking (or new to cooking in general) or if you just want to add some Middle Eastern flavor to your existing cooking.The recipes are simple and, with just a hint of planning, easy to assemble on a busy weeknight. If you're looking for truly authentic recipes, better to ask your Lebanese immigrant neighbors (or just travel to Lebanon yourself and start making friends to dine with). Like other commentors have noted, this isn't a collection of "native" recipes -- if you take the trouble to read the introduction, you'd shortly discover it's a book of simple recipes that have developed over time among American descendants of Lebanese immigrants. So, I think criticizing the book because it's not "authentic" is unfair. The point of this book is not to present a snapshot of what is eaten in Lebanon -- it's to show some of what the author's family (and therefore many in the Lebanese immigrant community in which they lived) ate, and in that way I think it is fully authentic. Nothing that survives time remains static. We should be thanking Ms Abood for doing her part in keeping such a vibrant cuisine alive by making it practicable and presenting it beautifully.
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5.0 out of 5 starsOutstanding Lebanese/American cookbook
By Good Life on April 25, 2015
Format: Hardcover Verified Purchase
As a long time fan of Maureen's blog I looked forward to her cookbook. I was not disappointed. This is one of the most beautiful cookbooks I've seen. The photography is first class. The recipes are a combination of traditional right out of her Sitto's (Grandmother's) kitchen and those that have been adapted to American tastes and available ingredients. Along with the recipes are family stories that give the book a "homey" feeling. Then there are pages of suggestions on ingredients and techniques such as how to pick grape leaves and how to peel chickpeas. As in any Lebanese community the book was put together with the help of "cousins" testing the recipes to make sure they met standards. Of course in Lebanese communities everyone is a "cousin". But the point is this isn't just the author's taste that passed or eliminated a recipe but the opinion and adaptation of and by a community.

The book is well made with heavy 8X10 pages. My only disappointment was it is printed in China but that is the way of the world today.

If you like this book or to get an idea of the writing style that went into the book check out the blog at http://www.maureenabood.com/ That will give you a better idea than these reviews.
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4.0 out of 5 starsWell Written with Great Desserts
By Jill on April 25, 2015
Format: Hardcover
I'm always looking to add new cultures to my culinary repertoire. I don't know much about Lebanese cooking, so I was excited when I found Rose Water and Orange Blossoms. I think this is a great book for a bit more experienced home cook who is interested in adding some more flavor to their meals.

This book is sorted by course, which makes it easy to pick what you want to make. There's even chapters on things such as preserving and drinks. I love tea, so this made me happy. There's a really nice guide at the beginning that introduces the "new" ingredients and includes sources for where you can get a hold of them. I really liked this addition, because I've been irritated with cookbooks in the past when they just expect you to have a million new ingredients.

The cookbook is written in a more conversational style, which makes it seem that the author is talking you through each recipe, which is nice. The recipes' steps are in longer paragraphs, which makes it appear a bit more complex. There's lots of family stories within the book, and it is clear that this book is filled with love and passion for her cooking, heritage, and family. Nice tips are sprinkled throughout the book, like how to work with grape leaves and how to seed a pomegranate (something I definitely need instructions for- I'm awful at it). If a dish's name isn't in English, then it is translated directly underneath so you know exactly what you're preparing, and I like that. I wish there were more photographs included, but the ones that are included are lovely and vibrant.

The author had an upbringing in Michigan, and I practically lived there growing up, because we used to spend weeks and weekends up there all year long.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsIt's like being welcomed into a Lebanese family to share stories and food
By Joe Jackson on June 6, 2015
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I had tried unseccessfully over the years to master a garlic sauce called Toum which accompanies grilled dishes as Lebanese restaurants in the area where I live. My sporadic attempts always produced disappointing results. One day I came across a link to "serious garlic sauce" on a blog written by Rose Water and Orange Blossoms author, Maureen Adood. I tried the recipe and produced EXACTLY what I'd been hoping for. (I am about to retire my number at the neighborhood block party as "best chef who brings weird stuff we love but have never heard of before). I have been a vocal Maureen Abood fan ever since. Her blog is really beautifully produced and quite charming. Her cookbook is the same. It's like accompanying your ethnic college friend home for a holiday break, being welcomed into her family and invited to share in the stories and the food. A very warm embrace. I own a lot of cook books; I rarely "read" them. Typically I consult them for a recipe now and again. Rose Water and Orange Blossoms not sits on our coffee table as suggested reading.
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Beautiful receipes and the pictures are even better. I like the stories behind some of the dishes.

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Love this book for it's wonderful stories, beautiful pictures and great recipes, it's a beautiful view into Lebanese culture and cooking.

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I now make my own yogurt, and plan more homestyle, low tech cooking from this delightful book. I love it!

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