Five Star Gift Ideas

Here are a few gift ideas for your dad who loves Middle Eastern food:

1. Middle Eastern Cookbook - Surprise your dad with a cookbook filled with recipes from various Middle Eastern countries. You can choose from popular books like "Jerusalem" by Yotam Ottolenghi or "Persiana" by Sabrina Ghayour.

2. Spices and Seasonings - Middle Eastern cuisine is known for using a variety of aromatic spices and seasonings. Consider putting together a gift set of spices like cumin, coriander, cardamom, za'atar, and sumac.

3. Cooking Class - Check out cooking schools in your area that offer classes on Middle Eastern cuisine. Buy a gift card for your dad for a fun and interactive experience that he will remember forever.

4. Restaurant Gift Card - For a simpler option, you can purchase a gift card to a popular Middle Eastern restaurant in your area. This will allow your dad to enjoy his favorite cuisine and try new dishes at the same time.

5. Specialty Foods - Consider buying your dad some of the more difficult-to-find Middle Eastern ingredients such as pomegranate molasses, rose water, or halva. You can arrange these items in a gift basket along with some baklava or Turkish delight.

Or you can get him a star map with an important date you share.