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.
Playing with spices is enticing, and Ghayour works her magic with them to add warmth and intrigue to each dish.
I read The Cardamom Trail… I need Sirocco. The Cardamom Doughnut Brioche French Toast sounds amazing.
Lemon challah with coconut paneer, oh my!
I can’t wait to try Feta Bites with Preserved Lemon Jam!
A spicy and coveted duo!
I love spices and look forward to finding new and creative ways to use them!
Loved reading that she grew up in a home with just a tabletop oven, and yet still became a famous baker.
Amazing books . The flavor profiles so interesting.Perserved lemon jam is very compelling.Love Perserved lemon.
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.
I love preserved lemons. The jam sounds amazing
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…..
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.
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.
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.
“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!
Reading your review of the Cardamom Trail, that curry onion tart sounds amazing. I love onions and I love onion tarts.
I love cardamom and these books sound great.
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.
Would be yummy additions to my collection! Love cardamom in my baked goods!
I studied Ayurvedic nutrition. In Auyrveda, cardamon is an important spice. One thing that I remember is that it relieves gas.
I studied Ayurvedic nutrition. In Ayurveda, cardamon is an important spice. One thing that I remember is that it relieves gas.
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!
The Cardamom Trail photography is so dreamy
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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Love exotic spices
Saffron cakes? Orange and cinnamon mini cakes? The spices keep swirling in my minds-eye like a little tornado. I want to taste all of these recipes!
I am intrigued by both books. I learned that Chickenberry Rice is a play on biryani, which I love.
I shared on Facebook.
London to Bogata and then hopefully to Northport! Looks amazing!
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!
Needing to spice things up a bit. These 2 should help
I’ve been very intrigued by jam lately, so preserved lemon jam sounds delish!
These are two of your favorite books!
Pistachio, Cardamom and White Chicolate Cake! Oh My!
Cardamom is my favorite spice ever!!
Spices are the spice of life!
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!
I loved Sabrina Gayhour’s last book, Persiana–looks like this one is full of great recipes, too!
Let’s go Sirocco!
Cardamom Trail
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!
Got a hankering for both of these!
Yum chicken wings are a favorite of mine. Orange, Thyme, and Spice Chicken Wings sound great.
I LOVE cardamom!
Hoping to spice things up with The Cardamom Trail!
Your recommendation is good enough for me.
I like good excuses to buy new spices
Going for the yum!
Almond & Citrus Drizzle Loaf sounds yum
Would love these spicy volumes!
The freekeh salad in sirocco sounds perfect for a summer meal!
I’ve been rereading the reviews and I keep seeing more and more yummy things
Happy Monday!
Will probably never get to eat this food if I don’t cook it myself.
Add cardamom to all my baked goods. Can’t wait to see what’s inside Trail!
Cardamom is awesome!
Reading and cooking from these would be as good as a real life visit
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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Happy Wednesday!
Hot enough here to be a scirocco but no wind, thank goodness! .. bring on the cookbooks
oops missed a few days
Hello for today!
Mommy needs a new pair of cookbooks! … c’mon #64!
Another another hopeful entry.
Happy Friday!
Happy spicy Saturday, all!
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!
The Spiced Wings sound fabulous!
It’s Saturday yay!
Hope you’re having a relaxing weekend!
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!
Would love to beat the heat with something sweet from Cardamom Trail!
Sirocco please
Would treasure Cardamon Trail!
(I think both books are wonderful!)
Cardamom, Cardamom, Cardamom
Happy Sunday!
2 for 1, let’s git ‘er done! Rah, rah, RAH!!
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
Dwindling down
Scirocco challenges our culinary senses and our skills.
Scirocco is all the tradition of spices.
Hope to win!
Heading for the finish line on the final countdown!
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!
Last try?
Cardamom for the win.
The wind blows the exotic spices across the Mediterranean. .the Scirocco
Preserved lemon jam — oh, that sounds like heaven!
Sneaking in one more entry!
Another one
Last one!
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.
I love chetna’s flavor profiless. Potato Tikka inspired bread sounds delicious!