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The Cardamom Trail and Sirocco

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I am giving away a copy of two of my favorite books – The Cardamom Trail and Sirocco. Why? Because the wonderful folks at Octopus sent me a UK version of Sirocco and an autographed copy of The Cardamom Trail — so I have my copies to share with you. Somehow my books traveled from London to Bogota, Columbia before finally making their way here. They are no worse for wear and seasoned travelers now.

I reviewed Sirocco over at TasteBook and you can find that review and a delicious recipe for Lamb, Saffron, Dried Lime and Cumin-Spiced Rice here.

I reviewed The Cardamom Trail for Eat Your Books and you can find that review and a recipe for that gorgeous cake on the cover here.

GIVEAWAY: To enter the giveaway visit the reviews and leave a comment on this post sharing something you read. You may also come back daily and leave an additional comment. If you share the giveaway, that’s another entry. The giveaway is open to U.S. mailing addresses only. A random winner will be chosen on July 26th. Good luck.

Random Number Generator picked #39 Veronica Estrada.

 

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  1. 1

    Playing with spices is enticing, and Ghayour works her magic with them to add warmth and intrigue to each dish.

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  2. 2

    I read The Cardamom Trail… I need Sirocco. The Cardamom Doughnut Brioche French Toast sounds amazing.

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  8. 8

    Amazing books . The flavor profiles so interesting.Perserved lemon jam is very compelling.Love Perserved lemon.

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  9. 9

    Both of these books are about areas of the world with truly delicious food. I would thoroughly enjoy reading and cooking from them. More recipes to use the wonderful vegetables available this time of year.

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  11. 11

    Cardamom is one of my favourite spices. And this is a week before DD’s wedding. I will definitely be needing a pick- me-up by then. Starting the cake this week…..

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  12. 12

    I would love to have The Cardamom Trail so I can try baking the recipes mentioned that include Saffron. Love that spice, and they sound interesting.

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  13. 13

    I’ve been reading My Paleo Patisserie by Jenni Hulot. I’m a big fan of Chetna – would love to add this book to my collection.

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  14. 14

    The books look wonderful. I liked the comment that despite the lack of ovens in traditional Indian cooking, The Cardamom Trail still has an extensive baking section.

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  15. 15

    “jewel-toned pages of decadent creations” I wish I could write like you! As you know I have and love Sirocco. I haven’t watched this baking show and now I want to as I want to see her bake. I don’t have Cardamom trails for some bizarre reason and probably should as I love cardamom more than any other spice!

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  16. 16

    Reading your review of the Cardamom Trail, that curry onion tart sounds amazing. I love onions and I love onion tarts.

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  18. 18

    In the Sirocco review, I find that I personally am not intimidated by unusual ingredients like Freekah. As long as I can vegetize a recipe, I am willing to give it a whirl. Middle Eastern foods are very easy to do this with.

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  20. 20

    I studied Ayurvedic nutrition. In Auyrveda, cardamon is an important spice. One thing that I remember is that it relieves gas. 😉

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  21. 21

    I studied Ayurvedic nutrition. In Ayurveda, cardamon is an important spice. One thing that I remember is that it relieves gas. 😉

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  22. 22

    I was relieved to read in the Sirocco review that other cooks are intimidated by trying more “exotic” dishes — me too! But it helps to hear of others’ successes; I’m more open to giving it a try!

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  24. 24

    Your review of The Cardamom Trail led me to the library to hold a copy in my hands, even for a limited period of time. I, too, love a baking book that acknowledges both sweet and savory. It would be splendid to own.

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  27. 27

    I am intrigued by both books. I learned that Chickenberry Rice is a play on biryani, which I love.

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  30. 30

    In your Sirocco review, the Chickenberry Rice sounds so good with all of the layers of flavor. The trifle in your Cardamom Trail review sounds great, and is a creative way of dealing with cakes that stick!

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  37. 37

    I just went back through my Amazon wish list last night and saw that both of these are on the list already. I really would love to win them!

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  38. 38

    I loved Sabrina Gayhour’s last book, Persiana–looks like this one is full of great recipes, too!

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  41. 41

    I am so coveting The Cardamom Trail. I don’t know what I would want to make first – the Phirni Custard Tartlet or the Masala Chai Baklava. Yum!

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  43. 43

    Yum chicken wings are a favorite of mine. Orange, Thyme, and Spice Chicken Wings sound great.

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  58. 58

    Would LOVE both of these….. I want to try the recipe for Chickenberry Rice just for the name alone and Cardamom is a flavor I LOVE but rarely use…. Both are cuisines I would love to learn more about…. and fitting that the cookbooks had a “trip around the world” to get there as most of the time they are the way I “travel” and explore a new country that I would never get to experience otherwise.

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  61. 61

    Hot enough here to be a scirocco but no wind, thank goodness! .. bring on the cookbooks 🙂

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  68. 68

    I’m really excited to see that Chetna from the great britush bake off has written a cookbook! Her bakes always looked so delicious on tv. Fingers crossed!

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  72. 72

    Greetings,
    I have been counting the days for this giveaway! I thought only The Cardamon Trail was up for the drawing. What a tremendous double duo of deliciousness!!!

    I studied abroad in South India when in college years ago. As an avid baker and artisan bread maker, the bread section mentioned has caught my attention.

    And I learned to relish the taste of saffron in Indian desserts. Wonder all the ways she uses saffron?

    Cardamon was another spice I fell in love with in Mysore. The title of the book immediately sold me!

    Sirroca looks like a treasure as well!!!

    Thanks for this fabulous drawing!

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  79. 79

    Phirni was my go to dessert when studying in India. The idea of a Phirni Custard Tart is intriguing and totally original. I want to explore The Cardamon Trail. Hoping I have to travel through Sirocco to get there 🙂

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  85. 85

    Even though baking is my wheelhouse and I want to browse that section in The Cardamon Trail, the curry onion tart mentioned does sound delicious!

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  88. 88

    The wind blows the exotic spices across the Mediterranean. .the Scirocco

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  93. 93

    I cannot believe you are intimidated by freekeh. I am in love with it and use it all kinds of ways. Beside the wonderful taste and chew, it love the way it smells when I am cooking it. I would love these books.

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