About the Book: Lebanon: A Culinary Celebration
ANISSA HELOU IS THE RECIPIENT OF THE GUILD OF FOOD WRITERS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
AWARD 2026
"As ever with a book by Anissa Helou, you want to be at her side on the road,
while shopping, in the kitchen and at table, to delight in an erudite, peerless,
delightful, culinary tradition. A joy" Jeremy Lee
"A meticulous, heartfelt account not only of the rich and diverse cuisines of
Lebanon, but of its cooks and artisans, threaded through with childhood memories
and fascinating cultural and culinary information. An exceptional cook and a
brilliant writer of recipes, Anissa Helou is