{"product_id":"setting-a-place-for-us-recipes-and-stories-of-displacement-resilience-and-community-from-eight-countries-impacted-by-war","title":"Setting a Place for Us: Recipes and Stories of Displacement, Resilience, and Community from Eight Countries Impacted by War","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHawa Hassan\u003c\/b\u003e is James Beard Award winner, host of Food Network's Hawa at Home and Cooking Channel's Spice of Life, acclaimed author of \n\u003ci\u003eIn Bibi's Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e, and founder and CEO of Basbaas, makers of African-inspired sauces and condiments. An acclaimed speaker and presenter, Hawa has been covered by major international media including \n\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eVogue\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eVanity Fair\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, Bon Appetit, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Seattle Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eCondé Nast Traveler\u003c\/i\u003e, Thrillist, \n\u003ci\u003eEbony\u003c\/i\u003e, The Ringer, \n\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\" \n\u003ci\u003eSetting a Place for Us\u003c\/i\u003e is more than a cookbook; it's a journey through eight countries' histories and tells the real stories of displaced people. Somali-American chef Hawa Hassan shines light on the cultural bonds in regions that have endured colonization and violence.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eEpicurious\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Hawa has a beautiful way of weaving together food and emotions through stories, and it shows in \n\u003ci\u003eSetting a Place for Us\u003c\/i\u003e. This is far more than a cookbook; it is a journey of healing against a backdrop of unfathomable loss and chaos. I have learned and felt something new with each chapter, between the essential historical context of each place and the thoughtful care Hawa has put into capturing each recipe. The love and hope carried within this book are palpable, and I know I'll be returning to it time and time again.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Jenny Dorsey, chef, educator, and executive director of Studio ATAO\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Displacement is not a choice--no one chooses to leave their lands. They're kicked out from them, or they've run away from death and injustice. Even when displaced peoples are far from their homes, the one place to gather and find community is around the table. In \n\u003ci\u003eSetting a Place for Us, \u003c\/i\u003e Hawa beautifully pays tribute to these people, their stories, and the recipes that bring them together.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Kamal Mouzawak, founder of Souk El Tayeb\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I love \n\u003ci\u003eSetting a Place for Us\u003c\/i\u003e! It made me cry, it made me laugh, and it reminded me of the magical importance of food in bringing home to our lives even in exile. This book brings to life senses and emotions to the experience of displacement, wars, and resilience indeed.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Zainab Salbi, author and founder of Women for Women International and Daughters for Earth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn enthralling, intimate collection of essays and over 75 recipes exploring the history of eight countries to understand the impact of geopolitical conflict and its outcomes on cuisine and food system, from Somali refugee and James Beard Award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eIn Bibi's Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCountries dealing with major conflict are rarely portrayed in a well-rounded light by the media. Images of disarray and decline saturate their narratives, ignoring the strength, resourcefulness, and ingenuity that arise from having to navigate conflict. With empathy, curiosity, and an insistence on sharing different aspects of human survival, Hawa Hassan gathers singular, multifaceted narratives for eight countries from around the world. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach chapter is devoted to a different country and opens with an informative essay on the culture and its history. Recipes follow highlighting indigenous ingredients and share intimate portraits of the people preserving food culture, including food from: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- \n\u003cb\u003eAfghanistan\u003c\/b\u003e, such as Bolani (Stuffed Flatbread) and Borani Banjan (Stewed Eggplant with Garlic Yogurt) \n\u003cbr\u003e- \n\u003cb\u003eDemocratic Republic of Congo\u003c\/b\u003e, such as Chikwanga (Cassava Flour Cake) and Pondu (Cassava Leaf Stew) \n\u003cbr\u003e- \n\u003cb\u003eEgypt\u003c\/b\u003e, such as Ta'ameya (Fava Bean Fritters) and Ghorayeba (Shortbread Cookies) \n\u003cbr\u003e- \n\u003cb\u003eEl Salvador\u003c\/b\u003e, such as Sopa de Res (Beef Shank Soup) and Pupusas con Curtido (Filled Masa Flatbreads with Cabbage Slaw) \n\u003cbr\u003e- \n\u003cb\u003eIraq\u003c\/b\u003e, such as Shorbat Adas (Lentil Soup) and Bamia (Lamb and Okra Stew) \n\u003cbr\u003e- \n\u003cb\u003eLebanon\u003c\/b\u003e, such as Malfouf (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls) and Mouhamara (Spicy Walnut and Red Pepper dip) \n\u003cbr\u003e- \n\u003cb\u003eLiberia\u003c\/b\u003e, such as Ground Peanut Soup and Kala (Sweet Fried Dough) \n\u003cbr\u003e- \n\u003cb\u003eYemen\u003c\/b\u003e, such as Saltah (Lamb Stew with Fenugreek Fruth) and Sahawiq \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn original and groundbreaking work, \n\u003ci\u003eSetting a Place for Us\u003c\/i\u003e returns agency to the people whose stories, up until now, have been ignored in the media. It sheds light on the important work of preserving recipes and food traditions in places of conflict and migration. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/01\/2025 pg. 44 (EAN 9781984860972, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Ten Speed Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51086032797974,"sku":"SPTM-9781984860972","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781984860972_spiral.png?v=1774950231","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/setting-a-place-for-us-recipes-and-stories-of-displacement-resilience-and-community-from-eight-countries-impacted-by-war","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}