Falastin, Jerusalem 2 Books Collection Set By Sami Tamimi, Tara Wigley and Yotam Ottolenghi - Non Fiction - Hardcover

Titles in This Set:
Falastin: A Cookbook
Jerusalem

Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781785038723; 9780091943745

Overview:
Falastin: A Cookbook is a love letter to Palestine, a vibrant collection of more than 110 unforgettable recipes and stories that trace the country’s diverse culinary landscape from Bethlehem to Haifa and beyond. Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley blend time-honored family dishes with modern, home-kitchen twists, inviting you to explore a tapestry of flavors built on farmers’ markets, olive groves, and street-food magic. This is more than a cookbook; it’s a window into a culture, marked by warmth, generosity, and a shared table. The companion work in this set, Jerusalem, brings 100 inspired recipes from Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi that illuminate the city’s rich mosaic of Muslim, Jewish, Arab, Christian, and Armenian influences. Together, these two books form a powerful culinary journey that pairs storytelling with fearless flavor, designed to inspire both everyday cooking and memorable meals with friends and family.

What Makes This Collection Worth Owning:
Owning Falastin and Jerusalem in one elegant hardback set gives you both a personal passport and a practical kitchen library. The pair complements each other: Falastin brings deeply comforting, family-centered dishes that celebrate Palestinian ingredients and farming relationships; Jerusalem transports you into the city’s urban palate, weaving Arab, Jewish, and Mediterranean flavors into sophisticated yet accessible recipes. The two-book collection captures the continuum of Ottolenghi’s broader food universe — from intimate family meals to cosmopolitan plates fit for entertaining. The result is a binge-worthy culinary pilgrimage that encourages experimentation, seasonal cooking, and thoughtful hosting. Investing in the set also means you’ll enjoy consistent design, reliable measurements, and a durable hardcover format that’s built to last as you cook your way through both volumes.

Books Included in This Collection:
Falastin: A Cookbook
Falastin invites you into Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley’s Palestinian homeland through more than 110 recipes and personal anecdotes. It blends heritage with modern technique, guiding home cooks through markets, farms, and family kitchens. The book foregrounds produce, spices, and producers, presenting dishes that are deeply comforting yet surprising in their combinations. With a foreword by Yotam Ottolenghi, this volume champions accessibility — you’ll find clear steps, ingredient lists aligned to home pantry staples, and practical tips for shopping and substitution. A reader-friendly approach makes this a standout for weeknight dinners and special occasions alike, whether you’re recreating regional staples or exploring new, vibrant pairings. Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the culinary diary of Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi’s home city, offering more than 100 recipes that reflect its layered, multicultural soul. The book showcases influences from Muslim, Jewish, Arab, Christian and Armenian communities, expressed through bold flavors, seasonal produce, and techniques that translate beautifully to a modern kitchen. It’s as much a travelogue as a cookbook, pairing evocative storytelling with practical method notes, robust flavor profiles, and generous ingredient lists that work for home cooks and seasoned cooks alike. The hardcover edition presents generous photography and layout that invites readers to savor the stories behind each dish as they cook.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This duo is ideal for food lovers who want a truly global cooking experience without leaving their kitchen. It’s perfect for Ottolenghi fans seeking deeper context behind the brand’s signature flavors, for home cooks eager to expand their repertoire with bright vegetables, citrusy brightness, and spice-forward profiles, and for gift buyers aiming to delight gourmets, travelers, and culture enthusiasts. It also suits thoughtful hosts planning dinner parties, as the recipes emphasize shareable plates and entertaining fixtures that shine on a table with friends and family. If you’re building a library of contemporary cookbooks that are both practical and evocative, this set delivers on every front.

Key Benefits:

• Two iconic titles that complete a regional culinary journey from the Holy Land to the city’s vibrant core
• Accessible yet ambitious recipes that elevate everyday cooking
• Rich storytelling that brings cultural context to every dish
• Durable hardback editions designed for frequent kitchen use
• Perfect for gifting cooks, travelers, and readers who love food culture
• Clear measurements, practical substitutions, and pantry-friendly ingredients

About the Author:
Sami Tamimi, born in Jerusalem, co-authored several celebrated books with Yotam Ottolenghi and Tara Wigley. He collaborates on work that reveals regional flavors through a contemporary lens, drawing on Palestinian heritage and global influences. Tara Wigley co-writes Falastin, contributing her culinary voice and narrative skills to create a cohesive collection that respects tradition while inviting innovation. Yotam Ottolenghi, a leading figure in modern Mediterranean cuisine, co-authored Jerusalem and is widely known for his inventive use of vegetables, bold spice blends, and vibrant presentation. Together, these authors—Tamimi, Wigley, and Ottolenghi—form a trio whose books have reshaped how home cooks approach Middle Eastern-inspired cooking, with a strong emphasis on fresh produce, balance, and storytelling through food.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
This collection offers a cohesive, immersive kitchen experience: the warmth of Falastin’s family-driven recipes paired with the cosmopolitan, city-centric flavors of Jerusalem. Owning both titles lets you explore two complementary culinary philosophies in one go, making it easier to plan menus that span homestyle comfort to contemporary feast. The durable hardcover format, thoughtful layout, and detailed yet approachable instructions mean this set will become a trusted reference in your kitchen for years to come, ideal for both avid cooks and curious readers who crave cultural insight through food.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.