A Middle Eastern Pantry: Essential Ingredients for Classic and Contemporary Recipes (Lior Lev Sercarz) *Signed* Jerusalem After living many years in

After living many years in New York City

and instead elevate the cordials

with his headnotes describing his favorite memories around various dishes like convent soup

and creatives who tell stories about their favorite dishes

Paella is a joy to cook from and an essential for every kitchen shelf

A Middle Eastern Pantry: Essential Ingredients for Classic and Contemporary Recipes (Lior Lev Sercarz) *Signed* Jerusalem After living many years inSigned bookplate mounted inside! Growing up on a kibbutz in northern Israel, spice master Lior Lev Sercarz has long had an affinity for local ingredients and produce. After becoming a chef and then devoting his creativity and career to sourcing and blending spices, he recognized the intensive labor, skill, and craftsmanship that goes into the development of Middle Eastern pantry staples, from olives to silan (date molasses), and tahini to sujuk (a