TABKHA by Mona Zahed

$40.00

Writing from her tent in Gaza, chef Mona Zahed shares twenty-two of her ancestral recipes, lovingly nurtured and recalled.

Each dish is illustrated by a different artist, creating a visual feast as delicious as the food itself. Connoisseurs of Palestinian cuisine and newcomers alike will be nourished by Mona’s Tabkha.

After October 2023, Mona lost her catering business, her home, her husband’s workplace, and so much more to settler colonial violence. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this book will go directly to the author and her community.

Mona Zahed is a Palestinian chef and mother living in Gaza. Mona has always loved cooking, artfully presenting food, and helping her friends prepare for their special occasions. Prior to October 2023 she ran a successful catering business, putting her skills and passions to practice. Tabkha is Mona's debut title, filled with twenty-two of her most beloved recipes.

The first edition of Tabkha was a concept prepped and served with love by Mona and her friends from Coffees for Gaza, published by Slingshot Books. Coffees for Gaza is a creative mutual aid collective.

Book cost listed in AUD.

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$60.00

Writing from her tent in Gaza, chef Mona Zahed shares twenty-two of her ancestral recipes, lovingly nurtured and recalled.

Each dish is illustrated by a different artist, creating a visual feast as delicious as the food itself. Connoisseurs of Palestinian cuisine and newcomers alike will be nourished by Mona’s Tabkha.

After October 2023, Mona lost her catering business, her home, her husband’s workplace, and so much more to settler colonial violence. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this book will go directly to the author and her community.

Mona Zahed is a Palestinian chef and mother living in Gaza. Mona has always loved cooking, artfully presenting food, and helping her friends prepare for their special occasions. Prior to October 2023 she ran a successful catering business, putting her skills and passions to practice. Tabkha is Mona's debut title, filled with twenty-two of her most beloved recipes.

The first edition of Tabkha was a concept prepped and served with love by Mona and her friends from Coffees for Gaza, published by Slingshot Books. Coffees for Gaza is a creative mutual aid collective.

Book cost listed in AUD.

220mm x 220mm // hardback with gold foil stamping // CMYK // 64 pages // ISBN 9780645975451 // First published Feb 2025

Praise for Tabkha

‘This cookbook is so much more than a collection of recipes — it’s a testament to survival, identity, and an enduring spirit. Every recipe is a piece of history, woven into the rich tapestry of Palestinian life, where food stands as evidence of existence and resistance.’

— Mai Kakish, @almondandfig

‘Each dish tells a story of survival, love, and connection to a homeland that refuses to be forgotten. This book is a gift to anyone who values culture, food, and the strength of the human spirit. Truly moving and unforgettable.’

— Wafa Shami @palestineinadish

‘Mona encapsulates the steadfast Palestinian women who do not give up, but continue to resist by creating something beautiful amid the rubble and dust. Palestinian women and their resilience continue to shine and give hope to the Palestinian cause.’

— Lama Obeid, This Week in Palestine