Book Reviews

Moshe Basson, chef, food historian and owner of the famous Eucalyptus restaurant in Jerusalem, has finally published his cookbook. Its title is, naturally, The Eucalyptus Cookbook. The foreword is by Claudia Roden, an international authority on the foods of the Middle East and the Mediterranean.

We win the war for wellness by practicing healthy Jewish living and appreciating Israel’s natural world. In this war, everyone is a soldier.

A curated collection of 50 transformative books that guide readers towards a deeper understanding of sustainability. Spanning diverse topics such as regenerative capitalism, circular economies, and climate justice, these reads offer valuable insights for individuals, leaders, and policymakers. From the classic 'Silent Spring' to contemporary guides like '101 Ways to Go Zero Waste,' this list is a rich resource for anyone seeking inspiration and actionable solutions in the pursuit of a greener and more sustainable world.

A poetic look at climate change, drought and a celebrated Irish poet, James Joyce.

It’s not a book for beginning cooks, but no recipe is really difficult to manage. For example, baklava might seem intimidating to make, but with filo pastry from the supermarket, a careful cook can easily produce a trayful of that exotic sweet from this book.

Aldo Leopold was an American author who believed that our well-being, or the well-being of all people was tied to the environment. He created...

April is Arab American Heritage Month, and here are six publications from a half dozen Arab American authors whose work is influencing the literary...

Imagine that you are a castaway on a dead planet. You only have provisions for a few days and you are absolutely alone. How...

Looking for some good reads about the environment and the Middle East? Then click yourself into the University of California Press (UCP) e-books collection...

Want to get close to Iraqi food traditions and culture? This cook book is for you. Lyrical memoirs of Nawal Nasrallah's childhood in Iraq, and...

Here are some green book gift giving ideas for Christmas: Whether you are buying for a business executive who needs to make the company...

In the Middle East, date palms are a natural element of the landscape. The towering trees adorn streets and march down road medians. They...

The "Field Guide to Jordan" is a fantastically comprehensive book that uses beautiful photographs and concise descriptions to introduce locals and visitors to the...

Climate change is one of the most urgent issues of our time, yet most countries in the Middle East and North Africa continue to...

We've posted about the Cafe Clock blog here, including the recipe for its famous camel burger. In this delightful cookbook, Stevens includes recipes from...