"From Persia to Napa, Wine at the Persian Table" This book is a master piece by Najmieh Batmanglij that includes a wealth of recipes and wine pairings to celebrate the rightful relationship of wine and food on the Persian table. This book has two special sections. One, written by Dick Davis, a leading authority on Persian literature, discusses the unique links between poetry and wine drinking in Persian culture. The other, by wine and food expert Burke Owens, offers guideline for pairing wine and the distinctive ingredients used in Persian cooking. The final section of the book offers 80 recipes, a guide to Persian hospitality, both old and new, and the seasonal menus for various occasions, all lavishly illustrated by Najmieh Batmanglij. A masterpiece book with many beautiful artistic food photos and "Mina" Persian paintings and Persian poetry inside