Cookbook giveaway - Rose Water & Orange Blossoms

May 7, 2015·Darcie

The fresh and vibrant flavors of Maureen Abood's childhood, growing up as a Lebanese-American in Michigan, inspired her to launch her award-winning blog, Rose Water & Orange Blossoms. In the blog's namesake cookbook, Maureen explores her heritage through beloved Lebanese foods and chronicles her riffs on traditional cuisine. You can learn more about Maureen's inspiration in our author interview.

We're delighted to offer 2 copies of Rose Water & Orange Blossoms to EYB Members in the US. One of the entry options is to answer the following question in the comments section of this blog post:

What Lebanese ingredient are you most interested in learning more about?

Please note that you must be signed into the Rafflecopter contest before posting the comment or your entry won't be counted. The contest ends June 4, 2015.

67 comments

madamepinceMay 8, 2015

The rosewater of the title; I currently have only 1 recipe that asks for it.

wendybazilMay 7, 2015

Love labne!! would like to know more about making it.

canines5May 7, 2015

sumac

GussiecatMay 7, 2015

Orange blossom water. I bought it because I loved the idea so much, but I'm not quite sure what to do with it. :)

LarkspurMay 7, 2015

Chickpeas!

contest718May 8, 2015

I'm not sure but would love this book, as I love authentic cuisine from other cultures.

pgarciaMay 7, 2015

More to do with Lebanese grains.

CloveMay 7, 2015

What is koosa squash?

sgumpMay 7, 2015

Sumac, indeed!

thecharlahMay 7, 2015

I'd like to learn more ways to use sumac, which is delicious.

sarahawkerMay 9, 2015

Sumac & Zaatar

KLeverettMay 11, 2015

Za'atar for me too - I adore the flavor

MmeFleissMay 11, 2015

i would like to know more ways to use za'atar.

matagMay 11, 2015

Za'atar

JuneHawkMay 11, 2015

Zaatar!

joneshayleyMay 9, 2015

Rose water and orange blossom

TinybiteMay 10, 2015

Lentils!

DeneenmMay 8, 2015

would like to have more recipes in my repertoire that use za'atar

jeanchoMay 11, 2015

Rosewater--always seems too perfumey to me

zubs1990May 9, 2015

I'm especially interested in learning more about kibbeh spice and za'atar.

vicksterMay 10, 2015

Zaatar

clairew137May 16, 2015

chickpeas

AmbrosiaMay 11, 2015

chickpeas.

amouleMay 20, 2015

orange blossom water

jammydodgerMay 18, 2015

Za'atar, as we have some in the cupboard and never use it!

adelinaMay 12, 2015

Rosewater

ballenMay 16, 2015

Dried mint.

JudimcMay 12, 2015

Zatar- have seen this used on cooking shows but know little about it

nadiam1000May 12, 2015

Sumac

tasteslikeMay 15, 2015

Ashta

love2chowMay 18, 2015

Sumac - the quiche with sumac recipe intrigued me
Orange blossom water and new ways with parsley

tinaellenMay 16, 2015

Sumac! I have some in the spice cupboard but I often don't know what to do with it.

tjnelson1hotmailMay 17, 2015

sumac - I love the flavor, but need more recipes!

digifish_booksMay 18, 2015

Labneh.

jd5761May 13, 2015

chickpeas!

bfg67May 19, 2015

labneh

matagMay 24, 2015

Zaatar

percussion03May 20, 2015

Orange blossom water

pandapotamusMay 24, 2015

sumac!

sbh2006May 21, 2015

I am interested in learning more about Lebanese spices / spice blends. This cookbook looks gorgeous, and I've spent a fair amount of time in the author's hometown (Harbor Springs, MI). I love Lebanese food for its heavy emphasis on fresh veggies and yogurt / dairy dishes, as well as its desserts...would love to win this!

BarbaraM48May 19, 2015

orange blossom

gailthelenMay 24, 2015

chickpeas

RaceyRMay 21, 2015

I want to learn more about Tabbouleh. So many different recipes and styles are out there.

AnalyzeMay 25, 2015

rosewater :)

dmassMay 21, 2015

rose water

cambridgecookMay 24, 2015

labneh

elysekMay 27, 2015

labneh

BeckiemasMay 27, 2015

I'd love to learn about more ways to use labneh

kbennallMay 25, 2015

Raw beef

elenajhMay 28, 2015

Sumac

JanSchollMay 28, 2015

Being vegetarian, I would like to convert some of the items so I can eat them. I love tomato kibbie. But I can't quite figure out the spice mix for it.

ditravelsMay 29, 2015

Sumac

robmMay 28, 2015

Rosewater, Orange Blossom Water, and other scented waters in desserts.

kidzcookMay 28, 2015

Sumac

JuliaMay 30, 2015

I'm interested in learning more about all of the flavor profiles/seasonings that make this cuisine so delicious and distinctive.

sillyvyMay 28, 2015

za'atar

Sofie168May 27, 2015

Lovely!

JordanHamonsMay 28, 2015

Orange Blossom Water. I've never cooked with it before and I'm a bit intimidated.

jlh39May 28, 2015

Zatar

bookeater123May 28, 2015

all of it...!

My Sitteh died before she could give me all of her recipes.

I most remember the tinkling sound that her gold bangles made as she fed the chunks of meat into the grinder to make kibbeh.

Thank you for this blog and your recipes!

hrhacissejMay 30, 2015

preserved lemons

aurorakJune 2, 2015

I am always looking for more Persian eggplant recipes. That's the ingredient I'm most interested in. I read that a woman has to know 1,000 eggplant recipes to be considered truly marriageable. I just need 997 more!

homeeccentricJune 1, 2015

zatar

annmartinaJune 4, 2015

Kofta

kgmomJune 4, 2015

I have a bottle of each (rose water and orange blossom water) that I'd love to learn more uses for!

JoanNJune 2, 2015

Definitely interested in further exploring uses for sumac.

aurorakJune 2, 2015

Oops, I meant "Lebanese" eggplant recipes!