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The Eucalyptus Cookbook by Moshe Basson – Our Review

Moshe Basson, chef, food historian and owner of the famous Eucalyptus restaurant in Jerusalem, has finally published his cookbook. Its title is, naturally, The Eucalyptus Cookbook. The foreword is by Claudia Roden, an international authority on the foods of the Middle East and the Mediterranean.

Healthy Jew fights against war with wellness

We win the war for wellness by practicing healthy Jewish living and appreciating Israel’s natural world. In this war, everyone is a soldier.

Curating 50 Good, Green Reads for a Sustainable Planet

A curated collection of 50 transformative books that guide readers towards a deeper understanding of sustainability. Spanning diverse topics such as regenerative capitalism, circular economies, and climate justice, these reads offer valuable insights for individuals, leaders, and policymakers. From the classic 'Silent Spring' to contemporary guides like '101 Ways to Go Zero Waste,' this list is a rich resource for anyone seeking inspiration and actionable solutions in the pursuit of a greener and more sustainable world.

Bloomsday, James Joyce and the poetry in climate change

A poetic look at climate change, drought and a celebrated Irish poet, James Joyce.

Ozlem’s Turkish Table cookbook for everyday and festivals: Our Review

It’s not a book for beginning cooks, but no recipe is really difficult to manage. For example, baklava might seem intimidating to make, but with filo pastry from the supermarket, a careful cook can easily produce a trayful of that exotic sweet from this book.

Get your kids writing for the environment

Aldo Leopold was an American author who believed that our well-being, or the well-being of all people was tied to the environment. He created...

6 great reads for Arab American Heritage Month

April is Arab American Heritage Month, and here are six publications from a half dozen Arab American authors whose work is influencing the literary...

The Martian movie started as a book – here’s the review

Imagine that you are a castaway on a dead planet. You only have provisions for a few days and you are absolutely alone. How...

700 free e-books to up your Middle East IQ

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Delights From The Garden of Eden by Nawal Nasrallah – Our Book Review

Want to get close to Iraqi food traditions and culture? This cook book is for you. Lyrical memoirs of Nawal Nasrallah's childhood in Iraq, and...

5 Great Ever “Green” Book Ideas and Gifts for Christmas

Here are some green book gift giving ideas for Christmas: Whether you are buying for a business executive who needs to make the company...

Dates, A Global History, by Nawal Nasrallah BOOK REVIEW

In the Middle East, date palms are a natural element of the landscape. The towering trees adorn streets and march down road medians. They...

Jarir Maani’s Field Guide to Jordan is Essential Trekking Gear (Interview)

The "Field Guide to Jordan" is a fantastically comprehensive book that uses beautiful photographs and concise descriptions to introduce locals and visitors to the...

IMF: Cut Energy Subsidies and Reduce Global CO2 by 13 Percent

Climate change is one of the most urgent issues of our time, yet most countries in the Middle East and North Africa continue to...

Clock Book – Recipes From a Modern Moroccan Kitchen, by Tara Stevens

We've posted about the Cafe Clock blog here, including the recipe for its famous camel burger. In this delightful cookbook, Stevens includes recipes from...

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