Nadia Zerouali has been writing about Arabic and Mediterranean cuisine for many years. Together with Merijn Tol they have travelled around Southern Europe, the Maghreb and the Middle East to experience the influence of the Arabic cuisine for themselves; to taste the food, and to learn how to prepare it authentically by joining local women in their own kitchens. They have previously authored Arabia, A Drop of Rose Water and Souk. They can also be seen on Dutch television (NTR), where they present their own culinary travel program. Merijn Tol has been writing about Arabic and Mediterranean cuisine for many years. Together with Nadia Zerouali they have travelled around Southern Europe, the Maghreb and the Middle East to experience the influence of the Arabic cuisine for themselves; to taste the food, and to learn how to prepare it authentically by joining local women in their own kitchens. They have previously authored Arabia, A Drop of Rose Water and Souk. They can also be seen on Dutch television (NTR), where they present their own culinary travel program.