Book Review and Giveaway – Baladi: Palestine – A Celebration of Food from Land and Sea
Baladi: Palestine – A Celebration of Food from Land and Sea written by Joudie Kalla whose mission is to raise awareness of the food of Palestine and the community spirit of the people that live there.
This is the second book from celebrated chef and author Joudie Kalla who pays homage to the food and culture of her family’s homeland.
This book is a visual journey through the rich cuisine of Palestine. The photos are so sharp you almost expect to find that you have woken up in a Palestinian market or family kitchen.
I spent ages trying to decide which recipe I would try first. I picked the Caramelized Shallots on page 63. The recipe is simple to make and very delicious pairing really well with salad or couscous or perhaps a cold meat platter.
If you would like to win a copy of this ‘must have’ book then follow the Rafflecopter instructions below and one luck person will be sent their own copy. This giveaway is open to UK residents only. The winner will be notified once I have checked all conditions have been fulfilled. Good luck!
The book seem so good. I also love trying out recipes from various cuisines.
This looks like a great book! I love Middle Eastern Food so this will be right up my street.
What’s my favourite cuisine?! That’s a toughie…Chinese…Indian…middle Eastern…I don’t want to pick!
I don’t know if I’ve tried Palestinian before but it looks delicious. My favourite cuisine changes all the time , they all have so much to offer!
I love Thai cuisine
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My favourite cuisine is Italian – I love pizza, pasta, polenta and risotto
Italian is my go to cuisine!!
Indian Takeaway. My favourite dish is chicken sag, but with the heat of a Madras, served with mushroom fried rice.
I love a variety of different cuisine Chinese ,british ,italian
My favourite cuisine is Italian, but I also like Chinese and Indian too. Thanks for the competition.
I’m vegetarian so anything that is packed full of veggies and flavours is a winner for me
My favourite cuisine is an international buffet a bit of everything
I’m too greedy to have a favourite, I most like British, Greek and Italian.
Oh that is so hard, but I would probably have to say Mexican cuisine.
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I love Indian food and I am following you on Instagram.
I love oriental food – Burmese and Thai are among my favourites
I just love trying all different cuisines, and I like them all, it depends what mood I’m in.
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I love a variety of styles, plenty of spices and fresh vegetables.
I love this type of cuisine
I love this type of cuisine. You need the best quality ingredients though.
Greek for sure. Lots of grilled meat and veggies, olives, humongous barrels of feta cheese and my favourite food Rice wrapped in Wine leaves 😍
Currently really loving Korean food at our house – the spicier the better!
I like lots of different cuisines, chinese is one of my favourites
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Looks amazing, I’ve never eaten Palestinian food before, although I do like all kinds of food from all round the world xx
I’d have to say GREEK food, i love the med diet
What a delicious sounding book – really gorgeous photos as you say and I love the sound of the recipes you’ve chosen.
i really love chinese food, im following you on instagram as queenieabee
Already a follower on instagram i love italian food ever since i went to italy
I adore cookbooks that tells us a bit more of the origin of the recipes! Love the photography in this one.
Im a fan of any food with strong flavours and lots of spices, I make indian dishes, mostly curries from scratch and feeling more confident now to look furthur, so thanks….
That’s a difficult choice, but if I could only eat one type of cuisine for the rest of my days, think I’d choose Italian. Or vegetarian Indian, or Greek!
I think my favourite is a tie between Japanese and Chinese! This cookbook looks wonderful!
I do love a cook book with a bit history this looks delicious and great competition.
If the photography is anything to go by, this book is going to have some fantastic recipes in it.
This is a lovely book and great giveaway.
Fantastic giveaway , I would love to win this book.
I love recipe books that include recipes as well as traditions and culture. Palestine culture is so old and rich that the book would certainly be a keeper for me.
My favorite cuisine is Italian but I love trying new things
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I’m not sure if I just have one favourite!! I love Italian, Indian and French – they’re probably my top three favourite. Generally though, I eat anything and love trying new foods.
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I really love Indian foods but not too hot spicy
I love most types really but I’m really into Lebanese at the moment! I’ve followed you on Instagram – @rainbow_snowdrops
Love Middle Eastern, Italian and Thai – but anything with chilli, garlic, olive oil & tomatoes 🙂
I love Japanese food – sushi, katsu, ramen and Cheesecake!
I like good old fashioned home cooking and mostly British 🙂
I love sampling cuisines from lots of different countries . Currently I’m enjoying Lebanese cooking, lots of aromatic spices and fruit with grains and sesame seeds!
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I really like Indian cuisine and cook a lot of it at home.
I have been following you on Instagram for a while
I love italian cuisine if there is a risotto or pasta on the menu I just have to try it!!
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I love Asian food, yum.
Love to try new recipes an this book looks very interesting – my fav food is chinese
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My favourite cuisine is either Italian or Mexican. I admit I have never tried Palestinian food so would be intrigued to try out some recipes.
I love lots of different kinds, currently experimenting with regional north east recipes
I love persian cuisine as my dads family are all from Tehran x
I like mexican and mst spicy foods especially stuff I never tried.
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I love this cook book and I would love to get a copy. Lovely giveaway.