This is a gorgeous book that represents a deeply personal journey for its author.

Saghar Setareh moved to Italy as a young woman and the recipes in this book demonstrate the links between the cuisine of her birth country, Iran, the surrounding countries of the Levant and Eastern Mediterranean, and Italy where she now lives.

Food may differ from one country to another, but it is clear from the recipes and ingredients described in this book that there are often similarities.

I loved reading about Saghar's food experiences growing up and the discoveries she has made in her adopted country. The food shown here is beautiful and definitely worth exploring.

This is a book rich in description and glorious photography, and is much more than just a collection of recipes. It is a journey filled with love and discovery and I thoroughly recommend it to anyone with an interest in food and culture.

I received a free digital ARC of this book via Murdoch Books, and am leaving this review voluntarily.

A delightful, flavour exploration. I love the combination of cuisines and how each cook brings something new to a dish. I really enjoyed the stories alongside the recipes. I was keen to try out the recipes straight away and they were just as delicious as described. I would definitely be recommending this cookbook.

A sumptuous book of lovely food writing. Delicious dishes and stories to accompany, with a very unique point of view from the Levant to Italy. Two cuisines in one book.

Saghar has a particularly compelling way of explaining how to create her recipes which I really appreciate and also makes them so much easier to accomplish.

It describes her journey from Iran to Italy documenting how many ingredients and techniques are shared in the two cultures. I am still making my way through the book, savouring every page and recipe.
The photography is particularly beautiful and is Saghar's own. A book to savour

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.

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.

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.

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.