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Zaatari : culinary traditions of the world's largest Syrian refugee camp / Karen E Fisher ; food photography by Alex Lau with Jason LeCras ; Arabic text translated by Mohammed Shwamra and Salah Aldin Falioun.
On the Jordanian-Syrian border lies Zaatari Camp, the largest Syrian refugee camp in the world. In this thriving community of over 80,000 people, the residents of Zaatari combine ingenuity and imagination to ensure that the glorious culinary traditions at the heart of Syrian culture continue to be observed and celebrated. In this immersive culinary tour, Karen E. Fisher guides us through life at Zaatari, sharing its stories, its art, and its food. Authentically styled and stunningly photographed dishes accompany a vast array of recipes prepared by the camp's residents.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781773102351
- ISBN: 1773102354
- Physical Description: 269 pages : colour illustrations ; 27 cm
- Publisher: Fredericton, New Brunswick : Goose Lane Editions, [2024]
- Copyright: ©2024.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index (pages 267-269). |
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| Subject: | Zaatari (Refugee camp) Cooking, Syrian. Refugees > Jordan > Social life and customs. Refugees > Syria > Social life and customs. |
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- 0 of 1 copy available at Salt Spring Island Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Spring Island Public Library | 641.595 FIS (Text) | 33123009859910 | Non-fiction | Volume hold | Checked out | 2024-06-04 |
- Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2024 January #1
A glimpse at life inside a refugee camp provides a vivid and often horrifying statement of today's worldwide reality. Fisher, an embedded field researcher, softens the impact by focusing on the activities, talents, and foodstuffs found inside an 80,000-resident refugee camp in Jordan called Zaatari, in existence for more than ten years. Cooks of all ages and backgrounds contribute more than 100 recipes for shawarma, muhammara, breads, tabbouleh, roasted sheep heads, kofta, Turkish coffee, and more. Readers hear from poets, too. More than 3,000 microbusinesses sustain the residents of Zaatari, from falafel and sweets shops to barbers, taxis/donkey carts, bike repair, and the like. Readers learn about the 60-plus types of kibbeh that are made in the camp, a youth empowerment group called T.I.G.E.R. (These Inspiring Girls Enjoy Reading), and bountiful information and recipes for recovery from childbirth. The camp imam also tells his story. Great color photographs illuminate Zaatari Camp in this hearty celebration of life and community, one that matters wherever it is. Includes a glossary of pantry staples. Copyright 2024 Booklist Reviews.
