<P>Joumana Accad, creator of the blog <EM>TasteOfBeirut.com</EM>, is a native Lebanese, a trained pastry chef, and professional caterer. In her debut cookbook, the <I>The Taste of Beirut</I>, she shares her heritage through exquisite food and anecdotes, teaching anyone from newbies to foodies how to master traditional Lebanese cuisine. With over 150 recipes inspired by her <I>Teta</I> (grandmother) in their family's kitchen, Accad captures the fabulous flavors of the Middle East and makes them completely accessible to home cooks. </P><P>Each recipe features step-by-step instructions, Accad's warm teaching style, and breathtaking color photographs that will make mouths water</P>