Step into the rich culinary heritage of Jerusalem with The Eucalyptus Cookbook by celebrated Chef Moshe Basson. Known for his innovative Levant-inspired cuisine at The Eucalyptus restaurant, Chef Basson offers a deeply personal collection of recipes, stories, and traditions that reflect the flavors and spirit of the Holy Land. Each recipe brings you closer to the indigenous plants, fragrant spices, and ancestral cooking methods that have shaped the region’s cuisine for centuries.

With stunning photography and heartfelt stories, this cookbook doesn’t just provide recipes – it invites readers to connect with Jerusalem’s vibrant food culture and the land itself. You’ll find recipes inspired by the forest forages, ancient grains, and wild herbs that the chef uses to create dishes as unique as his restaurant.

Chef Basson’s recipes are more than meals; they’re narratives of migration, survival, and the bond between food and identity. This cookbook celebrates ingredients sourced from the Jerusalem hillsides, along with time-honored culinary techniques passed down through generations. Whether you’re cooking up his famous lentil soup or savoring the delicate blend of herbs in traditional Levantine dishes, you’ll experience the flavors of a land with a story in every bite.

Endorsements:

• “Eucalyptus is much more than a wonderful restaurant: it is the embodiment of Jerusalem.” – Yossi Klein Halevi
• “Chef Moshe Basson’s cuisine captures ancient flavors… We are fortunate to have his recipes in this wonderful cookbook.” – Chef Art Smith