Next, we travel to the oldest state in the Arab world. Oman is part of the Gulf oil economy, yet it was the food of the sultanate that seduced Felicia Campbell. Her new cookbook, The Food of Oman, is an unexpected look at a cuisine with many flavors and ancient roots.
Campbell is executive features editor for the Times of Oman. Head to the Good Food blog to find her recipe for Omani lentil soup.
Music: "The Stoop" (Instrumental) by Little Jackie