Following up on Burma her stunningly well-received exploration of another fascinating cultural
crossroads Duguid introduces us to the next place we want to visit with recipes for food we
can't wait to make and with tales that are memorable and moving. In the way that the
Mediterranean has a common palate so too do these nations: one centered on a love for the
fresh and the green (beginning with the piles of fresh herbs that accompany every dish with
abandon) and also the tart as revealed in the ingenious use of sour plums sour cherries
pomegranates and limes. There are the delectable filled dumplings flatbreads and stuffed
vegetables plus gorgeous Persian rice dishes grilled meats and skewered kebabs. There are
fresh cheeses sparkly salads spice blends and spectacular sauces based on walnuts ground to
a paste.Taste of Persia is an adventure of discovery--not only of a fascinating region rich
with history and variety but of a wealth of culinary traditions and innovations as well.
