At the Sharjah International Book Fair, the New Zealand-based author of Food for Sharing brings flavours from Africa, India and Europe together in a heartfelt celebration of her Memoni heritage
Sharjah, November 12, 2025

The sizzle of frying paneer and the aroma of chilli-infused honey filled the air at the Cookery Corner of the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025) as New Zealand-based cookbook author Ashia Ismail-Singer took the stage to demonstrate her signature recipe Parmesan-crumbed paneer drizzled with hot honey. The dish, like the author herself, draws flavour from many worlds.
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