{"product_id":"hot-date","title":"Hot Date!","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe first comprehensive cookbook on an ancient superfood and the cultures that revere it. Mesmerizing and art-packed, \u003ci\u003eHot Date!\u003c\/i\u003e features 99 \u003cb\u003emouthwatering, date-centered \u003c\/b\u003erecipes that are the perfect mix of traditional favorites and inspired new creations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not simply a cookbook about dates. It is a love song, a celebration of food and culture from a global perspective. Every page is a surprise in this highly colorful volume, with recipes ranging from Brooklyn to Babylon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Author Rawaan Alkhatib draws inspiration from her Middle Eastern and Indian cooking background to bring a unique perspective to her topic. As a global citizen who has lived and traveled throughout the world, she explores both the significance of the fruit and its chameleon-like characteristics in cooking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Divided into six chapters, \u003ci\u003eHot Date!\u003c\/i\u003e features recipes that are big on flavor and low on fuss, ranging from Party Food (stuffed dates of all kinds!) to Breakfast; Mains; Soups, Salads \u0026amp; Sides; Sweets; and Drinks \u0026amp; Condiments (the Date Chili Crisp is a life changer). Informative sidebars that read like a scrapbook, how-to content, timelines, and historical snippets feature Rawaan's watercolor illustrations, patterns, and elegant hand-lettering, exploring such topics as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Date-growing cultures, history, and visits to date farms in Palm Springs, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The evolution of the classic Palm Springs date shake \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How date palms are pollinated (entirely by hand, to this day—millions of them!) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to stuff dates \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Dates at different stages of ripeness \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Shopping and sourcing suggestions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Extensive suggestions for more reading to enter the world of the date \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHot Date!\u003c\/i\u003e is doing away with the Western practice of viewing dates as a sugar-free substitute and instead gives the fruit the platform and profile it deserves: an entire book filled to the brim with praise, knowledge, and delicious recipes for date novices and connoisseurs alike. \u003cp\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Date lovers  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Home cooks of all ages  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Anyone interested in Middle Eastern-inspired cooking  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Whole food-oriented cooks seeking flavor-rich recipes  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Anyone looking to switch up the menu for an Iftar gathering \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gift-giving to food lovers, cookbook enthusiasts, and art book collectors \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54254529085784,"sku":"9781797226446","price":32.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781797226446.jpg?v=1771569060","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/hot-date","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}