Comments

1. 1. keiko said, on 25 July, 2009 05:00

   Congratulations, Yotam and Sami! I know many people who enjoy cooking from your book - I am of course one of them too! Keep inspiring us.

2. 2. nuzzaci said, on 25 July, 2009 19:04

   congratulations!

3. 3. oakjoan said, on 26 July, 2009 23:15

   We who have bought the book are totally passionate about the recipes. I first discovered Ottolenghi through the Guardian UK recipes....well, that's not true. I first heard of Ottolenghi from greedygirl on Chowhound.com. After that I looked up the recipes and made some of the fritters. Completely hooked, I bought the book and have loved everything I've made, even though I have to translate the measurements from UK to US.

   What a wonderful find. I also love the Rose Bakery Cookbook, but Ottolenghi outshines even that. Three cheers for Yotam and Sammi! Hip, hip hooray!

   Looking forward to this month.

4. 4. greedygirl said, on 27 July, 2009 07:45

   I've been championing your book on Chowhound for months - and it's finally worked! Lots of people are wanting to know if there's any likelihood of a US edition of the book. Any news?

5. 5. Ken Gemes said, on 29 July, 2009 12:53

   I have eaten at your Islington resteraunt many times and especially love your salads. Recently I bought your recipe book. It works great when one can buy the relevant ingridients but that is often VERY DIFFICULT. For instance, I have searched in vain on the web for over an hour to try and find where I can get golden beetroot. Can you give me a clue?

   Your frustrated follower,

   Ken

6. 6. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 31 July, 2009 03:24

   Thanks for the hard work. I am afraid a US edition is out of my hands but I will pass this on to the publisher, Random House.

7. 7. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 31 July, 2009 03:31

   Ken, I am sorry about the frustration. I always make an effort to include a range of possible sources when I mention unusual ingredients.

   Golden beetroot is out of season now and will only be available again in the autumn and winter. I have spotted it in the past in farmers markets, green grocers and even, once or twice, at Waitrose. I hope you can wait.

8. 8. karen solloway said, on 04 August, 2009 06:38

   Dear Yotam
   Obviously totally in love with your restaurants,cooking and book but I made the sweet potato gratin you say 2 tablespoons of coarse sea salt which made it inedible. Is this right?

9. 9. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 04 August, 2009 11:07

   Sorry Karen! Have a look: http://www.ottolenghi.co.uk/blog/2009/10/05/our-mistake/

10. 10. Michael Scott said, on 15 August, 2009 12:22

    I had lunch in your shop/restaurant and really enjoyed everything about it.

    I particularly liked the way in which the food was presented and wondered if you can tell me where you get your large white plates from - or what make they are.

    Kind regards

    Mike

11. 11. mariam alsuwailem said, on 17 August, 2009 02:52

    Dear Yotam
    I visited your notting hill deli when i was in london in july, i had the best salads ever. now im pregnant and craving the eggplant salad with the pickled lemon and turmeric yogurt dressing, so can you please send me the recipe?

12. 12. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 17 August, 2009 07:52

    Thanks Mike. I have collected our service platters from many places. Whenever I see one I just get it.

13. 13. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 17 August, 2009 07:54

    Miriam, I am afraid I can't satisfy you cravings. Recipes that aren't published remain our trade secrets. All the best.

14. 14. Eugenie McCabe said, on 18 August, 2009 01:10

    I live in New Zealand and my daughter who lives in London dined at your restaurant, bought several copies of your book and brought them back to New Zealand to distribute to friends and family.

    I am a keen cook and have tried out most of your recipes on dinner guests and always the meal gets high praise. I love the book.

15. 15. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 21 August, 2009 01:49

    That's great. I hope to be visiting New Zealand next year. Sounds like the moet beautiful place on the planet.

16. 16. Macadi said, on 27 August, 2009 02:51

    Congratulations!!!
    We need this book in spanish!!!

17. 17. victoire said, on 27 August, 2009 10:37

    MMMh I love your book! and your food even more.
    In Brussels I can find most of your ingredients (spices, broad beans, herbs, etc) at a great small Arabic shop called L'Etoile (chaussée de Boondael in Ixelles)
    Good luck for everything!

18. 18. adela said, on 29 August, 2009 13:44

    Please do pass on to your publisher that there are many American cooks who would LOVE to get their hands on a US edition of your book.

19. 19. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 02 September, 2009 03:00

    Macadi, Victoire, Adela,

    It is so fantastic and gratifying to learn how popular the book has become around the world. I will pass these messages on to the publisher here.

    Thank you!

20. 20. Marion said, on 30 September, 2009 06:09

    After eating at the restaurant in Islington I bought the book and am now a confirmed fan. I'm coming to London next week, and would love to pick up some of the ingredients I need (sumac, za'atar, pomegranate molasses) etc. Can you recommend a place where I can buy them please?

21. 21. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 04 October, 2009 02:30

    Marion, I suggest a trip to Edgware rd. There's lots of great Lebanese restaurants in the area, plus the ultimate shop for Middle-eastern produce, Green Valley, 36 Upper Berkeley, W1H 5QF.

22. 22. Leeanne said, on 06 October, 2009 06:47

    I purchased your cook book here in Australia. It has made such an impression on me that I am coming to London next week to visit. I just don't know which Ottolenghi I should visit. We are stayng in Kensington and want to visit your cafe in Kensington but would like to have an Ottolenghi restaurant experience as well. What would you recommend? Are there any Indian restuarants in London you would recommend?

    Leeanne

23. 23. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 07 October, 2009 03:03

    Leeanne,

    The full Ottolenghi experience is available in our restaurant in Islington, Upper street. I recommend the you go there.

    A good, but expensive, Indian restaurant is Amaya in Belgravia. A simpler option is Sagar, on King Street, in Hammersmith.

    Have fun!

24. 24. susie said, on 07 October, 2009 11:07

    This book has given us more pleasure and bliss than any other cookbook ever. Since I was given it on Aug 10 for my birthday I have cooked from it almost every night with amazing results. Thank you all for the inspirational food. Tonight we are going to try the restaurant in Islington for a real treat.

25. 25. Moira said, on 19 October, 2009 22:28

    I'm a huge fan! I love the freshness & inventiveness of the dishes (an approach I find I now bring to other dishes as well)...the richness and bounty of the presentation...and the generosity in giving credit to the team.

    My introduction was through my London-living sister who's a fan and introduced me to the book, the Guardian column, the Notting Hill shop and, yes, the splendid catering service.

    I share the experience that it's not easy to get all the ingredients but with some digging (& a few adventures) have found everything I wanted. I'm in boston. We do have a good size middle eastern community so perhaps I'm a little advantaged, but-->

    Who needs an American edition?!! Anyone put off the English edition isn't fully worthy!

26. 26. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 22 October, 2009 05:07

    Thanks Moira. Keep on cooking!

27. 27. marion said, on 25 October, 2009 15:21

    Hey Victoire, (post 17) you recommended "L'Etoile, for ingredients in Ch Boondael, Bruxelles - well I searched from one end to the other with no success! Do you know the number on the street, or can you tell me whereabouts it is on the street please?

28. 28. Andrea Marcou said, on 31 October, 2009 04:44

    I bought the book, took it to work. Its infectious - they are all cooking from it and several copies have been bought. I have replaced my copy so many times that I have lost count.

    How about Vol.2?

    Thank you

29. 29. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 31 October, 2009 11:48

    Andrea, thanks you. Volume 2 will have to wait a bit longer but it will come.

30. 30. Liz said, on 15 January, 2010 05:17

    Please, please, please can you do a veggie cookbook? Loving the stuff in saturday's Guardian.....

31. 31. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 15 January, 2010 08:01

    Liz, it's coming. I will write more about it soon but it is due on May 6th 2010.