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Alexis deBoschnek's avatar

Setting a Place for Us arrived yesterday and I already know it’s going to be sitting by my bedside for the foreseeable future so I can really dive in! Love Hawa and everything she does!

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Jenna Helwig's avatar

I find her really, deeply impressive!

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Ellen Kornmehl MD's avatar

glad to see this covered...it's a very narrow window of the cooking community (and demographic) that drives viral recipes that the media loves so...beautiful, beguiling photos and the mantus call out!

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Jenna Helwig's avatar

The photos throughout the book are stunning. I love the mix of location and recipe shots. Hawa said she wanted the book to be transporting and it truly is. Thanks for reading!

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Sarah Copeland's avatar

I have my copy of Setting the Place on my bedside for a deep dive tonight in bed! Hawa's writing is so moving, and this book is deeply vital! Thanks for sharing this Q+A, Jenna.

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Jenna Helwig's avatar

I think you’ll love it. Happy reading!

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Sally Ekus's avatar

What a deeply moving book. I can’t wait to get a copy and read more about Hawa’s story

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Jenna Helwig's avatar

It’s a really remarkable book. The personal and the global so well intertwined. I was very impressed!

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Laura Fenton's avatar

Just that one photo of Egypt makes me curious about the book: It's so atmospheric and evocative. It took me right back to a trip that is now more than 20 years behind me.

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Jenna Helwig's avatar

The book is full of photos like that!

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Erin Henderson's avatar

I love this! Thank you for the introduction to Hawa. These books seem magical and transportive and delicious (I am front and centre anywhere there is a good dumpling) both books are now on my list!

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Jenna Helwig's avatar

I am with you on the dumplings! And agree—these books are really special. Thanks for reading!

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