This English translation of al-Warraqs tenth-century cookbook offers a unique glimpse into the culinary culture of medieval Islam. Hundreds of recipes, anecdotes, and poems, with an extensive Introduction, a Glossary, an Appendix and color illustration. Informative and entertaining to scholars and general readers.
On Oct. 14th 2008, Annals of the Caliphs' Kitchens was selected as one of the Top 100 winners of The Best of the Best Gourmand Awards of the Past 12 Years.