- Published: 15 March 2018
- ISBN: 9780451494160
- Imprint: Knopf US
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 440
- RRP: $85.00
Shaya
An Odyssey of Food, My Journey Back to Israel: A Cookbook
- Published: 15 March 2018
- ISBN: 9780451494160
- Imprint: Knopf US
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 440
- RRP: $85.00
An early embrace of Alon Shaya’s SHAYA An Odyssey of Food, My Journey Back to Israel “Breathtaking. What makes this book dazzle is that Alon does not discard his food memories but transforms them into the recipes that so many of us have eaten at his restaurants Domenica and Shaya and can now enjoy by making them at home. Bravo!” —Joan Nathan, author of King Solomon’s Table “The way Alon weaves his cuisine through different cultures that he has encountered should be an inspiration to all young cooks who strive to create their own style. His book is as refreshing as it is imaginative.” —Marc Vetri, author of Mastering Pasta “Alon’s journey is as gripping and as seductive as his cooking: from his safta’s lamb kebabs to his liaisons with drug dealers at fifteen; from his blueberry rugelach or bright green falafel to the 500 crab cakes he lost to hurricane Katrina. Lovely stories, terrific food.” —Yotam Ottolenghi, author of Jerusalem: A Cookbook “Alon Shaya’s book is an exquisite expression of the way food can become so enriched with culture and tradition that it changes our culinary landscape. Whether it’s the Borekas that taught him lessons as a child or the Red Beans and Rice that he selflessly made to save victims of Hurricane Katrina, Alon Shaya is a true hero of mine. I would recommend this book to ambitious chefs and anyone looking for an inspiring read.” —Mario Batali, author of Mario Batali—Big American Cookbook