Claudia Roden

Claudia Roden is a British-Jewish cookery writer and food historian. She is best known for her book 'The Book of Middle Eastern Food', which revolutionized Western attitudes to the cuisine of the Middle East. Roden has written several other books on food and cooking, including 'The Book of Jewish Food' and 'A Book of Middle Eastern Food'. She has been recognized for her contributions to the field of food writing, including being awarded the OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 2003. Roden has also been a vocal advocate for the importance of preserving traditional cuisine and cooking techniques.