{"title":"Hana Assafiri","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for an exploration of authentic flavours and culinary storytelling, then the works of Hana Assafiri are a must-read. Known for her celebrated establishment, the Moroccan Soup Bar in Melbourne, Hana brings the rich and diverse textures of Moroccan and Middle Eastern cuisine to the page with warmth and insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer collection highlights the spirit of communal dining and the joys of sharing meals, each recipe offering more than just ingredients and steps, but also a glimpse into cultural traditions and the vibrant community she has built through her restaurant. Books like \u003cem\u003eHana\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMoroccan Soup Bar\u003c\/em\u003e are not just about cooking; they're about connection, inclusivity, and celebrating diversity through food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are an experienced cook or a curious beginner, Hana's accessible and heartfelt approach will guide you on a culinary journey that extends beyond the kitchen. Discover a world of spices, stories, and shared experiences through Hana Assafiri's insightful and delicious works.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"moroccan-soup-bar-by-hana-assafiri-9781922129772","title":"Moroccan Soup Bar","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrive down St George's Road in North Fitzroy on the evenings the Soup Bar is open, and you'll find a queue stretching out the door and around the corner. With its brightly coloured interior, refreshing spoken menu, and flavourful Moroccan cuisine, the Soup Bar has become a Melbourne institution over the past 16 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore than just a restaurant, the \u003cem\u003eMoroccan Soup Bar\u003c\/em\u003e is founded on a philosophy—what Hana describes as 'a vision whose primary objective was not monetary, where everyone who visited, whether a one-time visitor or repeat customer, felt their senses were stimulated…to share experiences, and walk away a little changed as a consequence.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHana, head cook and owner, is releasing a cookbook of the wonderful vegetarian dishes served every night at the restaurant. Her devoted customers have sought the secrets of her recipes, in particular, the famed chickpea bake, a dish so delicious it's won awards. Now the public will have the chance to recreate these beautiful, flavoursome recipes in their own homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere's even a recipe for the restaurant's wall paint, passed down to Hana from her father. The book reflects the atmosphere of the Soup Bar—warm, welcoming, and colourful. The recipes prove you don't need to include meat in a meal to make it taste delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLaced with stories of meetings at the Soup Bar, of the plight of women, of Moroccan culture, and of hope for a more inclusive future, Hana's book will provide a colourful, spiced oasis in any enthusiastic cook's recipe book collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46336074776812,"sku":"9781922129772","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9708843482872.jpg?v=1743667403"},{"product_id":"hana-by-hana-assafiri-9781922779182","title":"Hana","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe constant search for autonomy and freedom is in every woman.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHana Assafiri is a much-loved and revered social activist and radical entrepreneur. Through the medium of food and dining in her renowned Moroccan Soup Bar, she has worked tirelessly to rectify the systemic and social barriers to women's empowerment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHana\u003c\/em\u003e's memoir follows her childhood between Lebanon and Australia, her marriage, her attempts to leave, and her ensuing career in women's services. In 1998, she opened the Moroccan Soup Bar, which would quickly become an iconic Melbourne institution—founded on the radical notion that marginalised women, together in the kitchen, can effect social change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46341660082412,"sku":"9781922779182","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16202943482872.jpg?v=1743859968"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/hana-assafiri.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}