Mervat Chahine’s passion for cooking derives from her traditional upbringing in Lebanon within a community full of love and admiration for food. Her studies in translation developed a fascination with language and storytelling and opened the doors to a variety of new recipes. After Mervat moved to London, as food became a cultural currency, she connected colleagues and friends, and commenced a culinary adventure.
‘In this book, I bring to life the stories behind the recipes, exploring the culture behind the ingredients and the poetry of their stories through a playful translation of language. It is a fusion of words and food; a cultural education.‘Each recipe in this collection is inextricably linked to ...
