Pomegranates & Artichokes
Recipes and memories of a journey from Iran to Italy
by Saghar Setareh
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Pub Date 4 May 2023 | Archive Date 8 May 2023
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Description
"Refreshingly unusual in its concept and geographical spread, filled with heady pleasure, deep locality and genuine know-how, Pomegranates & Artichokes is also quite possibly the most beautiful cookbook I have ever seen." Caroline Eden
When Iranian writer and food photographer Saghar Setareh moved to Italy at the age of 22, she was enchanted by the rich food culture of her adopted country, and this inspired a curiosity in the cuisine of her homeland and the surrounding countries of the Levant and Eastern Mediterranean. Pomegranates & Artichokes is the story of Saghar's own culinary journey from Iran to Italy, in which she describes the many parallels that link Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food cultures, and shows how ingredients and recipes - unconstrained by borders - are shared and transformed through the immigrant experience.
Divided into three sections representing stops on Saghar's culinary 'road trip' - Iran, In Between and Italy - this book features more than 80 recipes celebrating the foods of these regions. Among the highlights are a simple Iranian breakfast platter, a celebratory Persian feast, Sicilian-style stuffed artichokes, guinea hen braised with pomegranate, sweet-sour meatballs from Aleppo, a Roman ricotta and wild cherry pie and a velvety Middle Eastern milk pudding.
Illustrated with Saghar's own beautiful photography, and peppered with personal insights and experiences, Pomegranates & Artichokes tells the story of two food cultures, and the delicious space in between.
Advance Praise
"Rich with detail, this beautiful and beautifully written book bridges two culinary worlds and invites us to cook." - Rachel Roddy
"I have been following Saghar's work for many years, always hoping that her unique story, her sense of beauty and deliciousness will eventually materialise in a brilliant book. And my wishes have finally come through. Just like the beautiful Iranian tapestries featured in the book, Saghar's food and story is rich with culture, history and beauty. I cannot wait to cook from it and lose myself in its pages." - Olia Hercules
"I have been waiting eagerly for Saghar to tell her story through her food and images and this book does not disappoint; I want to sit at her table and listen to her talk about food over her grandmother's bicoloured tea, but the next best thing is getting lost in her photography, finding connections that transcend physical places and poring over the kind of food that I want to immediately cook for friends and neighbours." - Emiko Davies
"An utterly enchanting book that captures the essence of migration and the magnificence of Iran's culinary traditions. With its stunning photography, captivating stories and mouth-watering recipes, I want to devour it all." - Yasmin Khan
"With her debut cookbook Pomegranates & Artichokes, Saghar Setareh guides us on a spirited and soulful culinary journey. Setareh's stunning photography casts a warm light on the true essence of the people and cuisine of each region. This is not a cookbook lost in the nostalgia of a bygone era, but an invitation to Setareh's table firmly planted in the here and now. And what a delicious table it is. I can't wait to get cooking from this beautiful cookbook!" - Naz Deravian
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781922351661 |
| PRICE | £26.00 (GBP) |
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Featured Reviews
Jan M, Reviewer
Truly glorious. This give Sabrina ghayour a run for her money which is high praise from me. Wonderful photography as well.
Thanks to Netgallery for the ARC - I always say that but really mean it this time.
Donna R, Reviewer
This book I have been reading off and on as to me it is that kind of book. It is full of recipes, memories, stories and descriptions. It is a book that gave me a better understanding of a place and/or places I don't know much about. But with food you can share stories and with food you can share your life.
I loved the three sections in the book which broke up the journey that the author was on. The food and recipes are wonderful, some a bit wild but all of them sounded rather tasty and worth a try. The photography is beautiful and brought the whole book to life and brought all the stories and recipes together.
What a wonderful read and a wonderful story that includes so many delicious recipes.
Claudia F, Reviewer
This book is as beautiful as it is interesting and delicious. Not only is it filled with stunning and delicious looking recipes, but it also delivers a rich history. The personal stories and culture elements narrated throughout the book make the recipes all the more enticing and will have you wanting to take the first flight out to Rome or Tehran.
Dan T, Reviewer
The pictures and text are both mouthwatering, and the recipe instructions are very clear without being too over the top. I've cooked Imam Bayildi. Setareh asks you to cook the onions more thoroughly than other recipes. I think that makes it more flavourful and unctious. I've also cooked the Sheermal -- a leavened milky flatbread which is delicious. I just put everything in the bread machine rather than following her precise instructions. It also looks really pretty. The Muhammara -- smoked red pepper and walnut dip with pomegranate molasses has a very moreish grainy texture, well balanced sweet and sour and real depth of flavour.
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