{"title":"Anna Ansari","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Anna Ansari, a celebrated author whose works beautifully blend the art of storytelling with the rich tapestry of culinary traditions. Known for her deep appreciation of flavours and cultures, Anna Ansari offers readers a delightful exploration of food in her much-loved book, \u003cem\u003eSilk Roads\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the pages of \u003cem\u003eSilk Roads\u003c\/em\u003e, Anna invites you on an unforgettable journey through the diverse cuisines that trace the historic trade routes between the East and West. Her writing is both educational and enchanting, weaving in historical insights with delicious recipes that you can recreate in your own kitchen. Whether you are an aspiring chef or simply a lover of food, Anna Ansari’s works promise to expand your palate and your culinary knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse through Anna Ansari's collection to discover a world where cooking meets culture, and every dish tells a story. Her books are perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of global foods while enjoying engaging narratives that bring history to life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"silk-roads-by-anna-ansari-9780241694374","title":"Silk Roads","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the rich and delicious story of the world's most famous trade routes retold through recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnna Ansari is a rare kind of home cook who is able to get under the skin of any cuisine and turn the simplest of ingredients into pure magic. She's also one of the best writers I know—she's witty, intelligent and very refreshing to read.\u003c\/em\u003e - Meera Sodha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA real feast—vividly evocative, witty and enlightening. Utterly delicious.\u003c\/em\u003e - Felicity Cloake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA superb culinary journey along Silk Roads less travelled.\u003c\/em\u003e - Jay Rayner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of the world's most famous trade routes, retold through recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this rich and delicious cookbook, Iranian-American cook and writer Anna Ansari takes us on a culinary, historical, and personal odyssey across the Silk Roads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeaving together essays, family photography, and 90 recipes, Ansari brings life to the flavours of the Silk Roads—from the walnut groves of her father's Iranian childhood, across Central Asian markets brimming with fragrant melons and thronged with fat-tailed sheep, and into the neighbourhoods of modern-day Chinese cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover delectable dishes from Baku to Beijing—Azeri-Iranian stews served with crispy-bottomed rice, dill-infused noodles from Western Uzbekistan, Georgian cornbread, Uyghur lamb chops, and all kinds of dumplings, from fat, spiraled oromo to tiny, stuffed dushbara in a delicate saffron broth. Plus, you'll find refreshing drinks and sharbats, and American-inspired desserts like apple pie with quince, sticky persimmon pudding, and walnut-studded spiced blondies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA book of delicious recipes interwoven with histories, family stories and a good dash of humour is what we all need just now.\u003c\/em\u003e - Olia Hercules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46547065045228,"sku":"9780241694374","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241694374.jpg?v=1750031426"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/anna-ansari.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}