{"product_id":"egypt-cookbook-demo","title":"'Egypt: Recipes and Stories from an Ancient Land' Cookbook Demo \u0026 Signing","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin us on Wednesday 14th October for a special cookbook launch and cooking demonstration celebrating the rich, diverse flavours and culinary heritage of Egypt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthors Suzanne Zeidy and Rawah Badrawi will join us to share recipes, stories and insights from their beautiful new book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgypt: Recipes and Stories from an Ancient Land\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Drawing on Suzanne’s deep culinary experience and Rawah’s passion for Egyptian cultural heritage, the book offers a fascinating journey through the food, people and traditions of Egypt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the demonstration, discover the ingredients, techniques and stories behind a selection of dishes inspired by the book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaster Menu:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStarters:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlexandrian fava bean dip and a classic white cheese dip with Egyptian Baladi bread and crudités \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottarga bites \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMains:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrawn kofta with white rice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSautéed mustard greens with tahina and frizzled onions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStreet salad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDessert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRice pudding with spiced gooseberry compote \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRefreshments on arrival and available throughout the class\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTasters from the demonstration for you to enjoy accompanied by a glass of wine or soft refreshments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe opportunity to purchase a copy of\u003cspan\u003e the book\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eand have it personally signed by the authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e10% discount on purchases made in store on the day of your class, including cookery classes. Excludes books, food, electrical items, gift vouchers and sale items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuzanne Zeidy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuzanne is an author and entrepreneur whose career spans restaurants, food manufacturing and food writing. Born and raised in Cairo to an American mother and Egyptian father, she obtained her culinary training in New York and holds a graduate business degree. She returned home to co-found several beloved Cairo restaurants, including La Bodega and Cilantro. Her project Cairo Kitchen inspired her first book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCairo Kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Hardie Grant, 2014). Her second book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgypt: Recipes and Stories from an Ancient Land\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is co-authored with Rawah Badrawi and published by Nourish Books in September 2026. She brings an international perspective rooted in a deep passion for Egyptian culinary heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstagram: @suzannezeidy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRawah Badrawi \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRawah is an author and travel writer focusing on Egyptian cultural heritage. Her career in finance between 1995-2010 spanned New York, Bogotá, London and Cairo. She wrote her first book \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSiwa: Legends and Lifestyles of the Egyptian Sahara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Haven Books, Hong Kong) in 2011 — all proceeds of the book are donated to fund Tawasol, an initiative that empowers women in distressed communities in Cairo. Her second book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgypt: Recipes and Stories from an Ancient Land\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is co-authored with food writer Suzanne Zeidy and published by Nourish Books in September 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstagram: @rawahbadrawi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suzanne Zeidy \u0026 Rawah Badrawi","offers":[{"title":"14-Oct-26 11:30-13:30","offer_id":58509121716608,"sku":"1222265","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/5836\/1938\/files\/714495.jpg?v=1787318303","url":"https:\/\/www.divertimenti.co.uk\/products\/egypt-cookbook-demo","provider":"Divertimenti Cookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}