{"product_id":"a-culinary-journey-through-the-mikko-valler-9798252578460","title":"A Culinary Journey Through the World: Bahrain: Machboos","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover Bahrain through the story of its most iconic dish.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Culinary Journey Through the World: Bahrain - Machboos\u003c\/i\u003e is not simply a book about food. It is a cultural exploration told through one deeply rooted and enduring meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of Bahrain's culinary tradition stands Machboos - a fragrant rice dish infused with spices, tender meat or fresh fish, and the distinctive brightness of dried black lime. Yet behind its apparent simplicity lies a deeper story of islands and open water, ancient trade routes, desert memory, hospitality, and continuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this thirteenth volume of an ongoing series dedicated to exploring countries through their defining dishes, Mikko Valler invites readers to experience Bahrain beyond its modern image. Through history, ritual, symbolism, and sensory detail, the book reveals how a single shared platter can reflect maritime heritage, cultural exchange, daily life, and the enduring importance of gathering around food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside this book, you will discover: \u003cbr\u003eThe cultural and historical roots of Machboos\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe role of trade, sea, and desert in shaping Bahraini cuisine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe significance of rice, spice, and dried lime in local flavor traditions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe place of food in family life, celebration, and hospitality\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA traditional recipe for preparing Machboos at home\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReflections on memory, migration, and identity through food\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending culinary insight with cultural storytelling, this book is for readers who understand that food is more than nourishment - it is heritage, connection, and a quiet expression of belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis journey continues across the world - one country, one dish at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mikko Valler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798252578460\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.10d","brand":"Mikko Valler","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49172633518335,"sku":"9798252578460","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-culinary-journey-through-the-mikko-valler-9798252578460","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}