The Book of Jewish Food

An Odyssey from Samarkand and Vilna to the Present Day - 25th Anniversary Edition
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The Book of Jewish Food by Claudia Roden offers a rich tapestry of Jewish culinary traditions, blending history, culture, and recipes from around the world. It invites readers on a gastronomic journey through Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and beyond, exploring the diverse flavours and stories behind traditional Jewish dishes. With vivid storytelling and authentic recipes, this book celebrates the diversity and heritage of Jewish cuisine.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the rich tapestry of Jewish culinary traditions from around the world. The author offers a delicious blend of cultural history and a collection of authentic recipes, which might delight anyone who appreciates the connection between food and cultural identity.

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The Book of Jewish Food

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A special 25th anniversary edition of the iconic and influential cookbook from the eminent food writer, Claudia Roden.

A result of 16 years of research, The Book of Jewish Food was originally published in 1997 when Jewish cuisine was overlooked by the food industry and enjoyed instead behind closed doors around the world. In this revolutionary book, Roden shone a light on the diverse flavours and cultural origins of those dishes, revealing the beauty and simplicity of traditional Ashkenazi and Sephardi food on the page for the first time. In doing so, she put Jewish food on the map and changed the modern culinary landscape for good.

This beautiful 25th anniversary edition with new content and recipes is a celebration of the food that has transformed our world, and will make the perfect gift for any home cook.

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The Book of Jewish Food by Claudia Roden is highly acclaimed, with reviews praising its comprehensive exploration of Jewish cuisine. The book is appreciated for blending historical context with culinary tradition, offering readers not just recipes but also a cultural journey. It's noted for its authoritative and engaging narrative that appeals to both culinary enthusiasts and those interested in cultural history.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241996645

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 196.0mm

Height: 253.0mm

Weight: 1333g

Pages: 608

About the Author

Claudia Roden is a cookbook writer and anthropologist based in the UK. She grew up in Cairo and studied in both Paris and London. She has published multiple bestsellers including the international award-winning The Book of Jewish Food, and she revolutionised Western attitudes to Middle Eastern cuisines in 1968 with her bestselling cookbook, A Book of Middle Eastern Food. Aside from her writing career Roden has presented cookery shows on the BBC and she is co-chair of the Oxford Symposium on Food and Cookery.

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