{"product_id":"setting-a-place-for-us-recipes-and-stories-of-displacement-resilience-and-community-from-eight-countries-impacted-by-war-hardcover","title":"Setting a Place for Us: Recipes and Stories of Displacement, Resilience, and Community from Eight Countries Impacted by War - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHawa Hassan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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 \u003c\/p\u003e\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. \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: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- \u003cb\u003eAfghanistan\u003c\/b\u003e, such as Bolani (Stuffed Flatbread) and Borani Banjan (Stewed Eggplant with Garlic Yogurt)\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eDemocratic Republic of Congo\u003c\/b\u003e, such as Chikwanga (Cassava Flour Cake) and Pondu (Cassava Leaf Stew)\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eEgypt\u003c\/b\u003e, such as Ta'ameya (Fava Bean Fritters) and Ghorayeba (Shortbread Cookies)\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eEl Salvador\u003c\/b\u003e, such as Sopa de Res (Beef Shank Soup) and Pupusas con Curtido (Filled Masa Flatbreads with Cabbage Slaw)\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eIraq\u003c\/b\u003e, such as Shorbat Adas (Lentil Soup) and Bamia (Lamb and Okra Stew)\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eLebanon\u003c\/b\u003e, such as Malfouf (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls) and Mouhamara (Spicy Walnut and Red Pepper dip)\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eLiberia\u003c\/b\u003e, such as Ground Peanut Soup and Kala (Sweet Fried Dough)\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eYemen\u003c\/b\u003e, such as Saltah (Lamb Stew with Fenugreek Fruth) and Sahawiq \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn original and groundbreaking work, \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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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 \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 \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVogue\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVanity Fair\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, Bon Appetit, \u003ci\u003eThe Seattle Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCondé Nast Traveler\u003c\/i\u003e, Thrillist, \u003ci\u003eEbony\u003c\/i\u003e, The Ringer, \u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eNew York Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 10.16 x 8.11 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 13, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51984502096173,"sku":"9781984860972","price":35.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/i2pf-vv9439781984860972.webp?v=1776096642","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/setting-a-place-for-us-recipes-and-stories-of-displacement-resilience-and-community-from-eight-countries-impacted-by-war-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}