New Cookbooks!

One of my birthday presents this year was new cookbooks. Brian gave me Honey and Co. food from the Middle East and The food of Morocco. It's like a gift to himself really!

I have been reading through them all evening. The Moroccan book is a beautiful publication with beautiful colour photographs. It takes you around Morocco and is more than a cookbook really. There are so many delicious recipes in this book that I want to make. I may start with something nice and easy like preserving lemons.

I am obsessed with Morocco. I have only been in Tangiers but I loved it. I love the food, the narrow winding streets, balconies that are only a centimetre away from the house in front. It feels like the city is collapsing in on top of you and I can't get enough of it. The Middle Eastern book is also excellent. There is a section on pickles and preserves, mezzes, breads, dips, salads, light dinners, slow cooked meals, vegetarian, desserts and drinks. There are also some other sections that I wasn't too sure how to classify here.

Anytime Brian travels to the Middle East he always returns with a recipe request for me. I really enjoy this type of cooking and eating. I may begin with some of the pickles, breads and light dinners.