Author Description

Taste of the World and the delectable stories behind it! is an illustrated book that follows two friends as they visit several iconic countries around the world, tasting the cuisine of each one and sharing insights into the culture behind the food. More than just a simple recipe book, by exploring the food from each region we aim to show the stories, history, philosophy, beliefs, values, and ethics that are behind it. Throughout this book, we share stories behind the culinary artistry that makes up each region of the world's vibrant and diverse culture. We recognize that the modern world is plagued with conflicts and biases caused by misunderstanding, ignorance, and non-acceptance of cultural differences, and we are determined to help. We aim to raise awareness of cross-cultural understanding, breaking down barriers between groups and debunking false stereotypes. Through this book and the world's love of food, we hope to unite people from different groups and cultures by demonstrating our shared values. Chapter Outline: 1. Ethiopia: Cradle of Humankind 2. Aromatic Italy 3. Arctic Inuit 4. Paella and Culture 5. Israel & the Jewish People 6. Poetic China 7. India: Unity & Diversity 8. Harmony of Japan Each chapter of the book focuses on a certain country or ethnic group and explores the cuisine and culture behind it following roughly this structure: 1. Overview of cuisine - distinctive characteristics 2. History of the country and stories behind a specific dish 3. Cultural values associated with a specific dish 4. Festivals and social traditions associated with a specific dish 5. Recipe to make a specific dish This book is crafted to be artistic, and for each country includes hand-drawn illustrations, images of dishes and country landmarks, cultural characteristics, and graphics formatted in distinctive styles that represent each country's unique cultural heritage. Who We Are: This b