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“A lavish taste of Persian culture and cuisine . . . [A] compelling, poignant and most delectable book.”—BookPage
For Donia Bijan’s family, food has been the language they use to tell their stories and to communicate their love. In 1978, when the Islamic revolution in Iran threatened their safety, they fled to California’s Bay Area, where the familiar flavors of Bijan’s mother’s cooking formed a bridge to the life they left behind. Now, through the prism of food, award-winning chef Donia Bijan unwinds her own story, finding that at the heart of it all is her mother, whose love and support enabled Bijan to realize her dreams.
From the Persian world of her youth to the American life she embraced as a teenager to her years at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris (studying under the infamous Madame Brassart) to apprenticeships in France’s three-star kitchens and finally back to San Francisco, where she opened her own celebrated bistro, Bijan evokes a vibrant kaleidoscope of cultures and cuisines. And she shares thirty inspired recipes from her childhood (Saffron Yogurt Rice with Chicken and Eggplant and Orange Cardamom Cookies), her French training (Ratatouille with Black Olives and Fried Bread and Purple Plum Skillet Tart), and her cooking career (Roast Duck Legs with Dates and Warm Lentil Salad and Rose Petal Ice Cream).
An exhilarating, heartfelt memoir, Maman’s Homesick Pie is also a reminder of the women who encourage us to shine.
ASIN : B005LUL02Q
Publisher : Algonquin Books
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : October 11, 2011
Language : English
File size : 4.5 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 269 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1616201166
Page Flip : Enabled
Customers say
Customers find this book thoroughly captivating and beautifully written, with one review noting its vivid descriptions of environment and food. The memoir is heartwarming and emotional, bringing tears to readers’ eyes, and features lots of recipes that tempt customers to try them. They appreciate the narrative style, with one review highlighting its journey from childhood memories to family history, while others praise its authenticity.
