{"product_id":"sweet-saffron-and-cardamom-spiced-desserts-from-an-immigrant-kitchen","title":"Sweet Saffron and Cardamom: Spiced Desserts from an Immigrant Kitchen","description":"\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\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A joy to cook from as well as to read, this is a great addition to any cookbook collection ... exquisite photography ... recipes are simple, filled with comfort, and easy to execute ... Fans of Indian cuisine will love the rice dishes, robust chutneys, and many vegetarian options, like pea and paneer curry and mung dhal. Ismail-Singer's observation that home is wherever family is reflects the beauty of her recipes and her life journey.\"--Booklist on Ashia's Table\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Ashia Ismail-Singer's vibrant cookbook shares Indian recipes that are influenced and intensified by family and regional tastes ... Welcoming and informative, \n\u003ci\u003eAshia's Table\u003c\/i\u003e stresses that Indian cooking shouldn't seem complicated or intimidating. Engaging memoir elements wend in, and the text is brightened with family snapshots. An elegant collection of recipes that's suited to pass on to next generations, Ashia's Table brings new elements to Indian cuisine, preserving traditions while 'creating food that spans generations, geography, and ethnicity.'\"--Foreword on Ashia's Table\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"[A] heartfelt tribute and solid introduction to Indian cooking. Food writer Ismail-Singer ably proves that 'Indian food does not have to be complicated' in this excellent debut packed with simple yet satisfying recipes inspired by her heritage. A descendant of Memon Muslims in western India ... many of the dishes on offer... showcase a tantalizing blend of traditions ... Thanks to her straightforward instructions, even those less versed in cooking Indian cuisine will find her recipes--including those for more time-consuming dishes such as chicken biryani and gulab jamun (fried dough balls soaked in syrup)--easy to execute.\"--Publishers Weekly on Ashia's Table\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"[A]n an excellent book for those willing to try fusion Indian cuisine.\"--San Francisco Book Review on Ashia's Table\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAshia Ismail-Singer\u003c\/b\u003e is of Memon Indian heritage. She was raised in Malawi and the UK and now lives in New Zealand. One of four sisters, food has always played a big part in her life and she believes it is one of life's simplest and greatest pleasures. Ashia was taught to cook by her mother, learning the traditional Indian way--without shortcuts. But she has since simplified and adapted recipes, combining influences from other countries she lived in or visited. She is a regular contributor to several food and lifestyle magazines and writes regularly for \n\u003ci\u003eNew Zealand House \u0026amp; Garden\u003c\/i\u003e. Ashia lives in Auckland with her family, and works as a school nurse. She is author of \n\u003ci\u003eAshia's Table, Food for Sharing, \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003e Sweet Saffron and Cardamom\u003c\/i\u003e. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChristall Lowe is a New Zealand-based recipe developer, food writer, and award-winning food and travel photographer. She is author of \n\u003ci\u003eKai: Food Stories and Recipes from my Family Table, \u003c\/i\u003esharing her Māori family traditions and foods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWe all need a little sweetness sprinkled with a touch of spice.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAshia Ismail-Singer, author of \n\u003ci\u003eAshia's Table\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eFood for Sharing\u003c\/i\u003e, is back with a collection of spice-infused desserts and baking from culinary traditions across the world, delivering 90 homemade delights to share. With her characteristic artistic flair, Ashia's recipes are impossible to resist and guaranteed to impress, drawing inspiration from her Memon Indian heritage and immigrant upbringing that brought her family across continents. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDishing up sweet treats that zing with cardamon and perfume the air with orange blossom, this divine cookbook is guaranteed to take your baking to that next level with the greatest of ease. Western classics are reinvented with a spiced twist and sit alongside Ashia's unique take on Eastern staples such as baklava, lassi and halva. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere are quick and easy bakes for weeknight cravings, desserts to impress your dinner guests, and show-stopping cakes for the most memorable occasions. Try chai masala popsicles for a refreshing summer treat or pistachio and almond cake as a festive mid-winter indulgence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eIsmail-Singer, Ashia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAshia Ismail-Singer\u003c\/b\u003e is of Memon Indian heritage. She was raised in Malawi and the UK and now lives in New Zealand. One of four sisters, food has always played a big part in her life and she believes it is one of life's simplest and greatest pleasures. Ashia was taught to cook by her mother, learning the traditional Indian way--without shortcuts. But she has since simplified and adapted recipes, combining influences from other countries she lived in or visited. She is a regular contributor to several food and lifestyle magazines and writes regularly for \n\u003ci\u003eNew Zealand House \u0026amp; Garden\u003c\/i\u003e. Ashia lives in Auckland with her family, and works as a school nurse. She is author of \n\u003ci\u003eAshia's Table, Food for Sharing, \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003e Sweet Saffron and Cardamom\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eLowe, Christall\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChristall Lowe is a New Zealand-based recipe developer, food writer, and award-winning food and travel photographer. 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