Passion, love and pride fill these pages. Leila Heller, the author behind this magnificent book, illustrates the importance of family heritage, showcasing the pure beauty of Persian cuisine in a heartfelt tribute to her mother. It’s a cuisine that brings people together generation after generation and between the lines we can truly feel the warmth and devotion that Leila has for family, culture and food. She dedicates the book to her mother: “This cookbook is a love letter – from a daughter to a mother, and from all the people who loved Nahid Joon and her food. My mother would have been delighted to share her life’s work with you. This book illuminates her extraordinary life’s journey; it’s her legacy and final gift of love for all who cherish Persian cuisine”. Iranian cuisine, with centuries-old roots in ancient Persia, offers a variety of regional dishes that reflect its long evolution and here you can immerse yourself in a world of flavours with an exquisite collection of 100 dishes such as curry meatballs, sour chicken stew with herbs, chutneys and remarkable drinks and desserts. What stands out, aside from the mouthwatering recipes, is the acknowledgment of how Iranians cook. Plenty of cookbooks tend to stand firm on precision; however, Iranians taste their food as they make it, using all five senses to taste, smell and use personal judgement to change and improve the dishes. Persian dishes are meant to be a fun experience to connect friends, family and everybody in your home. Get ready for a taste of sensation with Persian Feasts. Mia Bennett