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Baladi: A Celebration of Food from Land and Sea
‘Baladi� means ‘my home, my land, my country�, and Joudie, author of Palestine on a Plate, once again pays homage to her homeland of Palestine by showcasing the wide-ranging, vibrant and truly delicious dishes of this country.
Dishes are designed to complement one another, and Joudie explains which work well together as a meal, as well as the varied and diverse origins of the recipes. At the end of the day she takes an entirely flexible approach, using influences from her homeland to create new dishes, and bringing her own twist to more traditional recipes.
Dishes are designed to complement one another, and Joudie explains which work well together as a meal, as well as the varied and diverse origins of the recipes. At the end of the day she takes an entirely flexible approach, using influences from her homeland to create new dishes, and bringing her own twist to more traditional recipes.
256 pages, Hardcover
Published October 15, 2018
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January 20, 2022
Palestine on a Plate was such a beautiful book so when I read that another will follow I felt excited, it came out in October 2018 and I haven't ordered yet in hopes to pick it up from Amman personally, I think the "sea" indicates more seafood recipes from Al-Khalil and Gaza (famous for fishing)... I hope there would be a recipe for maqddos (maybe more than one!)
June 1, 2023
ok. so i have a new favourite cook book.
if reem kassis's cookbook arabesque is on the avant guard of experimental contemporary arabic fusion
and if sami tammi's Filastin cookbook is the most accessible introduction to the basics of Palestinian cuisine
then Baladi is what takes me home. this book is crammed full of recipes, but she isn't shy about including lots of those tiny little every day dishes that we don't think are dishes but form so much apart of our every day life when guests are not around to watch lol. i love the focus on breakfast. the potato dishes, the playful Palestinian inspired approaches to salmon, the salads and the eclairs! she really captures the soul spirit and essence of Palestinian cooking, even if not as formally comprehensive with more traditional evenings meals as Sami, nor as modern cosmopolitan as Reem. this book really speaks to the gut. Bravo!!
if reem kassis's cookbook arabesque is on the avant guard of experimental contemporary arabic fusion
and if sami tammi's Filastin cookbook is the most accessible introduction to the basics of Palestinian cuisine
then Baladi is what takes me home. this book is crammed full of recipes, but she isn't shy about including lots of those tiny little every day dishes that we don't think are dishes but form so much apart of our every day life when guests are not around to watch lol. i love the focus on breakfast. the potato dishes, the playful Palestinian inspired approaches to salmon, the salads and the eclairs! she really captures the soul spirit and essence of Palestinian cooking, even if not as formally comprehensive with more traditional evenings meals as Sami, nor as modern cosmopolitan as Reem. this book really speaks to the gut. Bravo!!
December 16, 2019
Baladi--“my home, my land, my country�--a fitting title for Joudie Kalla’s sumptuous sequel to Palestine on a Plate. “Their texture is so unctuous that you just have to eat [or read as the case may be] more than one.� Baladi is at once an introduction to Palestine and an invitation to play with food that brings the essence of her home country to your kitchen table.
Palestine is an every day, year-round farmer's market, and Palestinian cuisine is a rainbow on your table. And there is nothing more Palestinian than dates! Pomegranates are also symbolic of Palestine. “I think the idea of pickling and preserving really is one of the most important traditions in Palestine.� Shawerma is a staple, made of a medley of spices and marinades that make the dish. Sultan Ibrahim (red mullet) is one of the most iconic fish in the Middle East. Finally, lamb is a very important element on the Palestinian plate and holds a place of honor at our dinner table; the slaughter of a lamb is a ritual that is still held today, as a sacrifice during celebrations and historical tradition.
“Life is happening in the ground, above the ground, and all around you...The trees are tended to like family, and history is cemented in the earth, with the roots growing deeper each year...It’s our roots that are important � like the glorious olive tree, which is our symbol of hope, history, and connection to our land...Sometimes the best things come to you when everything is upside down...In Palestine, we literally eat what is growing under Mediterranean sun, bursting with flavor, and take pride in our produce and our cuisine...Mahmoud Darwish wrote so prolifically and passionately about our land and our bread that he became a symbol of hope to the Palestinian people.
Kalla writes recipes as both an act of resistance and remembrance. “Memories and food have such a strong bond for me, and I think this is why I cook � to remember and highlight moments of my life that have truly brought me joy...We are made up of the fabric of so many experiences, and this is what I love about our food.� It’s not a matter of who the dish belongs to, rather that it is enjoyed by all countries.
Palestine is an every day, year-round farmer's market, and Palestinian cuisine is a rainbow on your table. And there is nothing more Palestinian than dates! Pomegranates are also symbolic of Palestine. “I think the idea of pickling and preserving really is one of the most important traditions in Palestine.� Shawerma is a staple, made of a medley of spices and marinades that make the dish. Sultan Ibrahim (red mullet) is one of the most iconic fish in the Middle East. Finally, lamb is a very important element on the Palestinian plate and holds a place of honor at our dinner table; the slaughter of a lamb is a ritual that is still held today, as a sacrifice during celebrations and historical tradition.
“Life is happening in the ground, above the ground, and all around you...The trees are tended to like family, and history is cemented in the earth, with the roots growing deeper each year...It’s our roots that are important � like the glorious olive tree, which is our symbol of hope, history, and connection to our land...Sometimes the best things come to you when everything is upside down...In Palestine, we literally eat what is growing under Mediterranean sun, bursting with flavor, and take pride in our produce and our cuisine...Mahmoud Darwish wrote so prolifically and passionately about our land and our bread that he became a symbol of hope to the Palestinian people.
Kalla writes recipes as both an act of resistance and remembrance. “Memories and food have such a strong bond for me, and I think this is why I cook � to remember and highlight moments of my life that have truly brought me joy...We are made up of the fabric of so many experiences, and this is what I love about our food.� It’s not a matter of who the dish belongs to, rather that it is enjoyed by all countries.
January 21, 2025
Love the recipes, use it every week.
December 23, 2018
I loved Palestine on a Plate, and this second book is a beautiful companion to it. The photographs coupled with Kalla’s personal and family anecdotes tell a particularly powerful story; after 51 years of military occupation, Palestine, its people, and its food endures.
May 19, 2019
An incredible cookbook with traditional Palestinian recipes written in English, with brief personal stories from the author about each recipe, making the recipes richer with history. Highly recommend!
November 13, 2018
joudie brings beautiful palestine into so many kitchens, helping so many love that which some work so hard to erase. this is so much more than a cookbook.
March 11, 2019
I made two recipes. Quite average.
January 26, 2022
what a beautiful collection of recipes !
March 31, 2023
Very good-looking recipes. Very excited to make Mshaat m'a dagga, looks so delicious!
November 9, 2024
Excellent beautiful cookbook full of wonderful recipes of Palestinian food.
January 4, 2022
Absolutely love reading cookbooks, and this one did not disappoint. I loved learning about Middle Eastern culture and I can't wait to try some of these recipes
I've learned SO much from this book, I read it cover to cover several times a year! I cannot get enough of it!
I've learned SO much from this book, I read it cover to cover several times a year! I cannot get enough of it!
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