Joudie Kalla, author of the bestselling Palestine on a Plate, introduces readers to more of the Middle East's best kept secretPalestinian cuisine. ';Baladi' means ';my home, my land, my country,' and Joudie once again pays homage to her homeland of Palestine by showcasing its wide ranging, vibrant and truly delicious dishes. Palestine is a country of different seasons and landscapes, and it is these diverse conditions that create the many and varied ingredients featured in the book.