Sami Tamimi about his Palestinian heritage and the food of his childhood
The Good Food Podcast
With the host Samuel Goldsmith in an interview with Sami Tamimi chef, award-winning grocery and co-founder of Ottolenghi, while he shares the inspiration behind his latest cookbook BoostanyA love letter on Palestinian vegetables and house food. From his roots in Palestine to life in London and a decisive year in Umbria, Sami reflects how culture, memory and simplicity influence its approach to food. We examine his creative process, the importance of seasonality and beauty to produce lively dishes from everyday ingredients. He also plays on kitchen creeds, his favorite recipes and the ingredient he believes that she is completely overvalued. Regardless of whether you are an experienced cook or just start, this episode offers practical tips, warm stories and a memory of the strength of food to connect.
Sami Tamimi, born in Jerusalem and raised, began his culinary career as a commis leader before becoming a chef in Lilith, a top restaurant in Tel Aviv. He moved to London in 1997, led Baker & Spice’s kitchen from the Middle East and was Mittolenghi in 2002. Sami co-car Ottolenghi: The cookbook And Jerusalemnamed New York Times’25 most influential cookbooks. His third book, PalestineWritten with Tara Wigley, Fortnum & Mason’s cookbook in 2021. His best -selling work has sold over a million copies worldwide.
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