She released a cookbook of Iraqi cuisine, Delights from the Garden of Eden,[9] in 2003 during the U.S. invasion of Iraq. At this time, there was increased American interest in Iraqi affairs.[10] At the time, she reflected that, “as a wife, a mother, a woman, and a human being, I find in food and in memories of food my refuge, my comfort, and consolation when things are not looking good.”[3]