Posts Tagged “Iran”

Snackistan by Sally Butcher – review

Snackistan by Sally Butcher – review

I am convinced that Sally Butcher could write a book about paint drying and it would be a worthwhile read. Her books, and this is the third, are Sally in paper form. Her energy, culinary knowledge and laugh-out-loud humour will make this another best-seller. Sally is known as an accomplished author but she is just…

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The Legendary Cuisine of Persia by Margaret Shaida – review

The Legendary Cuisine of Persia by Margaret Shaida – review

I can’t overestimate the importance of The Legendary Cuisine of Persia. There are so few books on the culinary history of Iran although it has had a profound effect upon the foods of so many eastern countries as well as the Mediterranean diet. Margaret Shaida, the author, was born in England but moved to Iran…

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Persia in Peckham by Sally Butcher – review

Persia in Peckham by Sally Butcher – review

Just the title was enough to get me turning the pages. Has it got something to do with Continental Drift? No, this is simply one of the best reads around, and it’s not even been penned by a famous food celeb, columnist or chef. Sally Butcher has a husband who is Iranian and they own…

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