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Abraham's Kitchen

ISRAELI AND PALESTINIAN FOOD CULTURE AND RECIPES

Editor: David Haliva & gestalten
Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 304
pages
Format: 21 × 26 cm, 8 ¼ x 10 ¼ inches
Price: € 45 (D) £ 40 $ 65 (US)
ISBN: 978-3-96704-135-4
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EU + UK PUBLICATION DATE: JANUARY 30, 2025
INT PUBLICATION DATE: MARCH 18, 2025
EMBARGO DATE: JANUARY 2, 2025

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For centuries, the crossroads of Israel and Palestine have been a vibrant melting pot of cultures and culinary traditions. ABRAHAM’S KITCHEN takes you on a journey across this region, showcasing the rich history and diverse flavors that define its cuisine. From the fertile northern plains to the bustling kitchens of Tel Aviv, each dish tells a story of trade routes, migrations, and shared heritage. Explore Jerusalem's time-honored staples and the southern deserts, where nomadic traditions inspire earthy, inventive cuisine. With recipes ranging from shakshuka to challah to baklava, this book offers a comprehensive look at these beloved dishes' origins, providing insight and inspiration for any kitchen. ABRAHAM’S KITCHEN transcends the traditional cookbook, offering a deeply personal and culturally rich exploration of Israeli and Palestinian food.

ABOUT THE CO-EDITOR
The author of several cookbooks, art director, and publicist DAVID HALIVA has teamed up with a handpicked group of chefs, restaurateurs, and photographers to produce Abraham’s Kitchen. With many years of experience shaping corporate identities for Israeli companies and organizations, he is also the co-founder of As Promised Magazine, which has made a lasting impact on Eastern Mediterranean's creative scene.

ABOUT gestalten
gestalten is an international publishing house collaborating and engaging with the world’s most
interesting creatives to document and anticipate vital movements in architecture and interiors, design and fashion, escape and mobility, travel, food, and beverage, as well as visual culture. Exploring creativity in every form, gestalten is known and loved by millions around the globe for its unique lens across print and digital mediums. gestalten also publishes illustrated books for children through its imprint Little
Gestalten.
 

 

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