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The food is far from simple flavors, in the book "The Tales of the Table: World Food Bedouins of Abu Dhabi", reflecting the culture and social life of the different nationalities living in Abu Dhabi .
The book, presented to her by Her Excellency Noora Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, was launched last night at the 421st exhibition at Mina Zayed in Abu Dhabi.
The world
On the importance of the book written by Hanan Al Sayed and Reel, Noura Al Kaabi said in her speech, "Food is an important element for all of us.
"I lived in a residential complex where there were many other nationalities.I called me al-Mansaf and al-Kushri.The cook was Suleiman, who brought me ballet, to take her to school instead of taking sandwiches. "On weekends, I went with my brother to the old market to eat falafel," she said. declared.
Al-Kaabi confirmed that Abu Dhabi is home to all people and in the book "Stories of the Table", there is the embodiment of Abu Dhabi, which is also the homeland of the residents and their house. She explained: We grew up together, and maybe while eating a cup of tea, there is a treatment between big and small.
She continued: This book highlights a story of all individuals and delicious recipes. Unfortunately, I have not tried them all. Al-Kaabi concluded by pointing out that this country is a country of harmony in which we can accomplish a lot.
Different cultures
At a meeting with Hanan al-Sayyid and Reel, she said: "The book lists life in Abu Dhabi from the 1960s. It contains recipes because it is an axis that reflects the living communities living in social life and that has made people know that they eat.
"I wanted the message to reach a large number of people so that the whole world could see that the city of Abu Dhabi, where all these different nationalities live in harmony, among the many opportunities that they offer them , and that they share through eating different cultures.
I worked on the book for three and a half years, I am an engineer and responsible for several projects. I thought that the construction, which would end over two or three years, would not be the time to complete a book that, in my opinion, does not take more than a month.
"I've tried all the recipes of the book three times," she said, "I've tried all the recipes of the book three times, it was a nice trip in which I felt that I traveled around the world.
She explained: Every recipe to remember where she came from and what story. "The food is part of the story, having understood why this person chose this eater and what it means for her by its environment.Finally, the author plans to translate his book into Arabic.
The opening ceremony included a round table moderated by Noor Al Suwaidi, who reviewed some of the author's opinions and contributors to the book's recipes, including the names of the founder of the Literary Forum Fair, Rania Nasir and Mona Taminaga. A number of cooked dishes were also served according to the recipes mentioned in the book.
Food and friendship
The book "The Tales of the Table: International Bedouin Cuisine of Abu Dhabi" highlights the spirit of welcome and the sense of integration and familiarity that Weryl has experienced since moving from New York to Abu Dhabi in 1994. The book draws its stories and recipes from the concepts of food and friendship and tells the story of a community formed by shared meals. Traditions and culture.
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