The Book of Jewish Food

An Odyssey from Samarkand to New York

Recommended by Giles Coren, and 1 others. See all reviews

Ranked #99 in Judaism

A monumental work - the story of the Jewish people told through the story of Jewish cooking - The Book of Jewish Food traces the development of both Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jewish communities and their cuisine over the centuries. The 800 magnificent recipes, many never before documented, represent treasures garnered bu Roden through nearly 15 years of traveling around the world. 50 photos & illustrations less

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Giles Coren The book is divided in half, which the world’s Jews are, between Ashkenazi and Sephardic. (Source)


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