About the Author

Ghillie Basan has used her knowledge of Asian and Middle Eastern culinary cultures to write several highly acclaimed cookbooks, including Classic Turkish Cookery, which was shortlisted for the Glenfiddich Book of the Year and the Guild of Food Writers' Cookery Book of the Year awards. Vilma Laus was born in the Philippines and trained at the Cordon Bleu Cookery School. A chef for many years specializing in Filipino banquets, Vilma now lives in Scotland and runs a catering business.