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My Book


Over the past several months I’ve mentioned my cookbook a few times in a few different posts, but I finally wanted to take the time to give you a little more info on it all in one place. But before I do, I want to say thank you, dear readers. You are a never-ending source of inspiration and encouragement.

Without further delay, here are the answers to a few of the most commonly asked questions that I’ve received (feel free to contact me if you have additional questions that you don’t see answered below):

Where can I buy the book?

The book is now available for purchase in certain bookstores across the US and online! If you can’t find the book at your local bookstore, please feel free to request it from the store manager.

Here’s where you can buy it online:

Amazon US

Amazon Canada

Amazon UK

Barnes & Noble

Book Depository (free shipping worldwide)

The Nile Australia

Kindle Edition on Amazon

Tell us about the book!

It has over 100 Middle Eastern recipes, with a focus mainly on dishes from the Levant (i.e., Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine), but also a few recipes from other areas of the Middle East. Recipes are authentic Middle Eastern (mostly taught to me by my mother-in-law), but streamlined just a bit for the way we cook today, with unique ingredients demystified and cooking techniques anyone can follow.

I’ve also included a bit of culture in the book (because it’s so tightly intertwined with cuisine), including some of my own travel experiences in the Middle East.

(For a glimpse into my travels, you can explore Middle Eastern spices, take a peek at shopping in Middle Eastern markets, take a virtual tour through Old Damascus, check out what the locals eat, and even learn more about the famous Middle Eastern shawarma.)

Who’s writing it?

I wrote the cookbook with help from my fabulous Syrian mother-in-law, Sahar, who is renowned in certain circles for her amazing food. And I’m ecstatic to say that the lovely Lorraine of Not Quite Nigella wrote the foreword!

Will there be pictures, and if so, who’s taking them?

I took all the photos for the book, and I am absolutely thrilled that there will be a pretty picture of every single recipe, as well as photos of most things in the non-recipe chapters (i.e., the chapters on cooking tips, cooking tools, and Middle Eastern ingredients).

Who’s publishing the book and when will it be out?

Tuttle published the book, and it was released on November 6, 2012!

What do you love most about the book?

The thing I love most about the book (and about Middle Eastern cuisine in general) is how healthy the food is: beans and legumes are staples just as much as meat is, veggies are always abundant, and healthy fats like olive oil are commonplace; because of this, there is something for everyone, from vegan, to vegetarian, to meat-lover.

Another thing that really impresses me with Middle Eastern cuisine is that it’s not just about cooking to eat; cooking is actually transformed into an art form and will make anyone who cooks it an artist. And if Middle Eastern food in general is an art form, then dessert is the masterpiece. No one forgets an amazing dessert.

Can we hear about how you got your book deal?

I wrote a short series of posts on the entire process:

Writing a Book, Part 1:  Finding Your Story

Writing a Book, Part 2:  Writing Your Book Proposal

Writing a Book, Part 3:  Finding a Publisher

Writing a Book, Part 4:  Your Contract, In Plain English

Writing a Book, Part 5:  Writing Your Book

Writing a Book, Part 6:  Promoting Your Book

Here are a few photos from the book to whet your appetite; if you’re hungry for more, please check out my Facebook album and my video on You Tube!


Hello! I’m Faith and I write An Edible Mosaic. This is my recipe collection of international favorites and updated American classics, with an emphasis on seasonal dishes. I focus on real foods that sustain body and mind, bring people together, and make a house a home. Welcome to my mosaic of recipes.

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I’m Faith Gorsky, the writer, cook, and photographer behind An Edible Mosaic. My goal is to inspire you to get in the kitchen and try something new! Feel free to email me with questions or comments.

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3 ingredients, 20 minutes, and no fancy molds or t 3 ingredients, 20 minutes, and no fancy molds or techniques! Make these for the kids or hide them from the kids and enjoy them yourself. 🙊 Find my Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs 🍫🥜 recipe on @anediblemosaic --> https://www.anediblemosaic.com/3-ingredient-chocolate-covered-peanut-butter-eggs-reeses-peanut-butter-eggs-copycat/

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This year I made a new charoset recipe for tonight This year I made a new charoset recipe for tonight’s #seder! In addition to apple, nuts, and cinnamon, it’s heavy on the apricot and I think it’s my favorite version yet. 🥰 And by that I mean it’s good enough to enjoy year-round and not just save for #passover. I will definitely be sharing the recipe on my blog soon. 😘 #chagsemeach #pesach #pesach2021 #dayenu #foodstyling #foodphotography
#ad If you're looking for an easy baking project t #ad If you're looking for an easy baking project that's perfect for spring, Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies are it! 🌿 These cakey vanilla-scented cookies are frosted with colorful buttercream and decorated with sprinkles. (Tip: Swap out the colors and they're perfect for any season!) I like to scoop the dough, but you can also roll it out and stamp out the dough with cookie cutters to customize them even more.
 
I used @egglandsbest eggs in this recipe! Compared with ordinary eggs, EB's eggs have 6 times more Vitamin D, more than double the Omega-3s and vitamin B12, and 10 times more vitamin E. How can you tell you are using EB egg? Look for the “EB” stamp right on the shell. 🥚
 
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This really isn't the prettiest dish. 🙈 But it' This really isn't the prettiest dish. 🙈 But it's nourishing and uncomplicated, mostly cabbage and ground beef and a few other veggies along with a couple spices. It's #paleo and easy to make #lowcarb and #ketofriendly. And it doesn't need a lot of time; just 10 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes to cook. The best part is, it's so much more delicious than you might think! What it lacks in looks, it definitely makes up for in other ways. 🥰 Find my Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls recipe on @anediblemosaic --> https://www.anediblemosaic.com/unstuffed-cabbage-rolls-recipe/

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These are supposed to be French Crullers, but as y These are supposed to be French Crullers, but as you can see they look nothing like they're supposed to! 🙈😁 I'd call the recipe a flop in that sense, except for 2 things: 1) they still taste great (swipe through to the last photo showing their pillow-y interior), and 2) I made them on a Zoom call together with my dear friend Evelyene (@cultureatz). Eve and I virtually met around the time we both started blogging (she lives in Montreal), which was over a decade ago (it's crazy to think how fast time flies!).

When we first met in real life last year before the pandemic hit, it was an instant connection. It was lots of laughs, local exploration, good food, great conversation, and she even brought me bagels from her hometown! She's a kindred soul. 🥰❤️ Since then we've stayed connected and have spent a few afternoons cooking together. We've made Russian dumplings called Pelmeni and we had a holiday cake-off where I made a Gingerbread Roll Cake and Eve made a Pumpkin Roll Cake.

She and I used the same recipe for French Crullers and it didn't work as expected for either of us (just wait until you see how Evelyne's turned out, they're completely different from mine!), but still I'd call it a success.

I think this delicious disaster deserves to be commemorated, so I wanted to style and photograph them. Even though the prop styling is minimal, it's an eclectic grouping:

1) Background: Scrap marble at a floor tile store in Jacksonville, Florida. The lady was awesome, she told me to look around and take any scrap tile I could use.
2) Cake stand (swipe through to see it better): I got this at my favorite ceramics store in Paris, France called @astierdevillatte in May 2015.
3) Espresso cups: Seller @madhouseceramics on @etsy.
4) Small spoons: Seller Ann Cutting from ceramicpix on @etsy.
5) Espresso: My favorite espresso @lavazzausa.

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If you're craving soup before the weather starts w If you're craving soup before the weather starts warming up where you live, this Butternut Squash Soup is perfect. 💙🧡 It's rich and creamy with warm spices and a touch of brown sugar to bring out the butternut's natural sweetness. And the best part is that it's made in the Instant Pot and only requires 15 minutes of hands-on prep time! Recipe is on @anediblemosaic --> https://www.anediblemosaic.com/instant-pot-butternut-squash-soup-recipe/

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