Author: Mumtaz Mustafa, Laura Klynstra
"[This book] is a vibrant testament to the power of cross-cultural friendships in deepening our understanding of the world. As diverse backgrounds meld in the kitchen, each recipe becomes a dialogue, a celebration of unique cultural heritages, and a bridge between seemingly disparate worlds."
--From the foreword by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Academy Award-winning director
In Gather & Graze, authors Mumtaz Mustafa and Laura Klynstra celebrate the unity that can be found around a table as well as the universal comfort of a meal prepared slowly with love and attention--providing a path and a place for people to connect, exchange stories, and try new flavors. The spreads, boards, and tablescapes featured in this collection will remind you of happy times and relaxed meals with those you love. Gather & Graze revels in the coming together around a table of people from all backgrounds and presents internationally themed spreads built around more than 175 homemade recipes.
The stunningly beautiful and creative spreads that grace the pages of this collection include, but are not limited to:
- Pakistani Street Food
- English High Tea
- New York City Brunch
- Sonoma Wine and Cheese Board
- Heartland Cookout
- Spanish Tapas
- Liege Waffle Board
- Pan-Asian Table
- Portuguese Pestiscos
- Moroccan Table
Savor the multitude of spices, sweets, and flavors on this culinary global journey of shared stories and culture, and rejoice in the universality of one simple act--sharing food as a form of love.
About the Author
MUMTAZ MUSTAFA is an award-winning graphic designer working in branding, digital marketing, and focusing on book cover design. She is Senior Art Director at HarperCollins Publishers. A native of Karachi, Pakistan, Mumtaz currently lives and works in New York City.
LAURA KLYNSTRA is senior art director for Revell Books and a freelance graphic designer and photographer. Previously she worked as art director at Hyperion Books and at HarperCollins Publishers in New York City. She is the author and photographer of Christmas Baking and lives in Michigan with her family and a menagerie of dogs, cats, chickens, and ducks.
Mumtaz and Laura work together as Spice and Sugar and can be found @spiceandsugartable on IG and Facebook.
