Winner of The Guild of Food Writers award for best international cookbook 2021. Shortlisted for Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Award. Authentic Afghan recipes interwoven with family narratives and stunning photography. Author Durkhanai Ayubi's parents, Zelmai and Farida Ayubi, fled Afghanistan with their young family in 1987, at the height of the Cold War. Inspiration and ideas for special and everyday dishes, combined with stories about the ritual and significance of Afghan ingredients and recipes. Breathtakingly beautiful food photography and family photos.