What began as one of the first online Mediterranean food blogshas blossomed intothe leading site for modern Mediterranean cooking and lifestyle with millions of readers–and now it is the inspiration for the long-awaited first cookbook from Suzy Karadsheh. In her cookbook, Suzybrings cross-culturally inspired dishes from throughout the Mediterranean into American home kitchens, using easy-to-find ingredients and easy-to-follow, tested-to-perfection recipes to make your meals more vibrant, delicious, and yes–even a little healthier, too!Born and raised by the sea in Port Said, Egypt, Suzy lived in Michigan and Des Moines with her family before moving to Atlanta, where she now lives. Her modern cooking reflects the rich and complex traditions of the Mediterranean and Middle East, from Greece and southern Spain to Jordan and Tunisia, as well as inspiration from her new Southern roots.