Chasing Smoke: Cooking Over Fire Around the Levant by Sarit Packer & Itamar Srulovich - Non Fiction - Hardback

Title:
Chasing Smoke: Cooking Over Fire Around the Levant

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Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781911641322

Overview:
Chasing Smoke invites readers into the warm, ember-bright world of Levantine cooking as imagined by Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich, the duo behind Honey & Co. This non-fiction hardback takes you on a cross-cultural culinary journey—from the crackle of street-market grills to the comfort of a home kitchen. Fire-first methods anchor the book: grilling over charcoal, roasting over embers, and finishing dishes with a kiss of smoke that lingers on the palate. Yet the emphasis remains deeply rooted in Levantine pantry staples—citrus, herbs, olive oil, chickpeas, cumin, sesame, and bright greens—so familiar flavors stay front and center. The tone is welcoming and encouragement, never intimidating, and the writing blends technique with story to demystify fire while celebrating its social, communal power. With 256 pages of practical recipes, tips, and travel-inspired warmth, this is a thoughtful gift for fans of Middle Eastern cuisine and for curious cooks who want to recreate the comforting magic of a Honey & Co meal in their own kitchens. A true celebration of fire, flavor, and togetherness.

What You’ll Discover Inside:
Inside Chasing Smoke, you’ll find a thoughtful toolkit for building flavor through flame. The authors guide you through setting up a safe, fire-friendly cooking space, selecting ingredients that blossom with smoke, and applying straightforward steps to achieve deeply satisfying Levantine profiles. The book balances method notes with storytelling, offering context about regional ingredients, seasonality, and how smoke can transform vegetables, seafood, poultry, lamb, and dairy into expressive, comforting dishes. You’ll explore five ingredient-led chapters—Fruit & Vegetables; Fish & Seafood; Birds; Lamb & Other Meats; and Bread & Unmissables—each designed to spark confidence whether you’re cooking for two or hosting a lively gathering. Readers will appreciate practical timing tips, smoke-management insights, and the authors’ philosophy that fire is a shared experience—an invitation to gather, taste, and reminisce. The writing also weaves in travel-inspired narratives from the Levant and surrounding shores, creating a cookbook that reads as both instruction and culinary travelogue.

Who It’s For:
Chasing Smoke speaks to food lovers who crave genuine Levantine flavors and the thrill of cooking with fire. It’s perfect for curious home cooks who want to deepen their grilling repertoire without sacrificing balance or clarity. Fans of Honey & Co will discover a familiar warmth and wit, now tied to open-flame technique. Those who enjoy travel-inspired food writing will relish the cultural notes and provenance behind each dish, while weekend hosts can plan flavorful, smoke-kissed menus for gatherings. It’s equally appealing to confident cooks seeking approachable, do-able recipes and to beginners who appreciate step-by-step guidance that builds confidence with every chapter. Whether you’re entertaining, seeking weeknight inspiration, or expanding your spice pantry, this hardback is a reliable, evocative guide to cooking over fire.

Key Highlights:

• Fire-first Levantine cooking with a clear, home-cook friendly approach
• Five ingredient-led chapters: Fruit & Vegetables; Fish & Seafood; Birds; Lamb & Other Meats; Bread & Unmissables
• Five city features exploring Alexandria, Amman, Acre, Adana, and Thessaloniki for cultural context and ideas
• Practical guidance on building a safe fire setup and managing smoke for consistent flavor
• Accessible techniques that translate from grill to stove or oven when needed
• Balanced blend of technique, pantry insights, and storytelling that enriches each recipe
• Gift-worthy, travel-inspired gift for food lovers and home cooks alike
• 256 pages of reliable, warm, and engaging instruction from renowned Honey & Co authors

About the Author:
Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich are the team behind Honey & Co, the celebrated London restaurant that first brought their intimate, hearth-warmed cooking to a wide audience. They opened Honey & Co in 2012 and soon followed with Honey & Smoke and the deli Honey & Spice, expanding their footprint in the world of fireside, ingredient-driven food. Their earlier book, Honey & Co The Cookbook (2015), earned prestigious recognition, including Cookbook of the Year by The Sunday Times and Fortnum & Mason Food & Drink Awards Cookery Book of the Year, underscoring their reputation for approachable, flavor-forward cooking. In Chasing Smoke, they bring their warm, tell-it-like-it-is voice to a global palette of fire-focused techniques, blending personal storytelling with practical guidance that demystifies grilling, roasting, and smoke management for home kitchens. Their work is celebrated for marrying technique with generosity, making every recipe feel possible without losing personality or joy.

Why You’ll Love This Book:
Chasing Smoke is more than a collection of recipes—it’s an invitation to cook with confidence and warmth. The authors’ approachable tone and clear guidance make evaluating smoke, heat, and timing approachable for weeknight dinners and festive feasts alike. You’ll savor the sense of place that underpins each dish, while embracing a fire-led cooking philosophy that emphasizes sharing and storytelling around the table. If you crave savory smokiness, bright Levantine flavors, and recipes that feel both modern and deeply rooted, this hardback delivers. It’s a durable, inspiring companion for anyone who wants to bring the essence of Honey & Co’s fire-kissed cuisine into their own kitchen.

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