The Eucalyptus Cookbook
The Eucalyptus Cookbook by Moshe Basson is a culinary exploration that showcases the innovative dishes of the renowned Jerusalem restaurant, Eucalyptus. Self-published and set to release on November 30, 2023, this edition features 244 pages filled with vibrant photographs and rich narratives that transport readers to the origins of the recipes, including foraging for wild greens and drawing inspiration from biblical traditions. The book highlights the collaborative spirit of the restaurant, where family and long-tenured staff contribute their own culinary heritage, creating a tapestry of flavors that reflect both personal and communal histories.
Readers will find a blend of culinary techniques and regional influences, particularly from Middle Eastern cuisine, as Chef Basson shares his mother’s recipes and the stories behind them. The Eucalyptus Cookbook not only presents a collection of gourmet recipes but also delves into themes of migration and community, illustrating how food can connect people across generations and cultures. This cookbook serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Jerusalem’s culinary landscape, inviting readers to experience the heartfelt connections that food fosters.
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The Eucalyptus restaurant is a Jerusalem landmark.
In its first cookbook, The Eucalyptus Cookbook, Chef Moshe Basson reveals his Levant cultivated culinary innovations. The magnificent photographs and exotic stories that accompany the recipes take you into forest forages for wild greens and mallows and to the days of the Bible where birthrights were traded for sustenance.
The book also tells the universal story of migration and how a business can support and be supported by its workers. Here, family members work alongside the long-tenured staff and add dishes from their own homes, from their travels. Mainly, it brings you into the kitchen of Chef Moshe’s mother. Where Iraqi scents and sense, old world wisdom, and the trials and struggles of building a home in a new land are palpable to the touch and to the taste.
“Moshe is the chef of our time foraging and creating menus influenced by the Torah, and this cookbook captures his immense dedication to the work.”
Michael Solomonov, Chef & Co-owner of Zahav
“When Moshe Basson left Jerusalem, he took with him cuttings of his vine and fig tree to plant in his new home. I believe this tells the whole story. This book is about real cooking and
real love.”
Gil Hovav, author of Candies from Heaven Levin Press
“Eucalyptus is much more than a wonderful restaurant: It is the embodiment of Jerusalem. I have been eating here for over three decades. This is the place where I bring visitors from abroad who want to experience something of the uniqueness of this city, the place where my family celebrates its moments of joy. For me, and for so many other Jerusalemites, Eucalyptus is home.”
Yossi Klein Halevi, New York Times bestselling author, senior fellow, Shalom Hartman Institute
“I have waited over two decades for this book, since Moshe and I first met as presenters at the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival in Australia. It was well-worth the wait! The photos are stunning and his recipes imaginative and reverential. Moshe Basson is one of Israel’s greatest culinary treasures, and I treasure him as a friend.”
Rose Levy Beranbaum, author of The Cake Bible
“In the beautiful ancient city of Jerusalem, discover Chef Moshe Basson’s cuisine at Eucalyptus. You will taste the ancient flavors of the beginnings of civilization, many of the ingredients are hand foraged from these sacred lands. We are fortunate to have his recipes in this wonderful cookbook. “
Chef Art Smith, chef de Party to Oprah Winfrey and President Barak Obama
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