Olive Trees and Honey : A Treasury of Vegetarian Recipes from Jewish Communities Around the World by Gil Marks (2004, Hardcover)

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PublisherHoughton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
ISBN-100764544136
ISBN-139780764544132
eBay Product ID (ePID)30773331

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Book TitleOlive Trees and Honey : a Treasury of Vegetarian Recipes from Jewish Communities Around the World
Number of Pages464 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicRegional & Ethnic / International, Regional & Ethnic / Jewish & Kosher, Vegetarian, General
Publication Year2004
IllustratorYes
GenreCooking
AuthorGil Marks
FormatHardcover

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Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight32.8 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width8 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2004-012272
Reviews"…doesn't shy away from recognising the cultural, historical, and religious relevance of traditional foods" ( Jewish Tribune , 14th October 2004), "...doesn't shy away from recognising the cultural, historical, and religious relevance of traditional foods" ( Jewish Tribune , 14th October 2004), …doesn't shy away from recognising the cultural, historical, and religious relevance of traditional foods ( Jewish Tribune , 14th October 2004)
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal641.5/636/089924
Table Of ContentAcknowledgments. Introduction. Food Traditions of a Mosaic of Jewish Communities. Seasonings and Flavors Important to Jewish Cuisines. Vegetarian Foods for Special Occasions and Jewish Holidays. CHEESE AND DAIRY SPREADS. PICKLES, MARINATED VEGETABLES, AND RELISHES. SALADS. SOUPS. SAVORY PASTRIES. COOKED VEGETABLE DISHES. VEGETABLE STEWS. BEANS AND OTHER LEGUMES. GRAINS. DUMPLINGS AND PASTA. EGGS. SAUCES AND SEASONINGS. Glossary. Index.
Synopsis"Few international vegetarian cookbooks ... even approach this one in caliber, scope or sheer range of flavor. It is a treasure that anyone from any ethnic, religious or culinary tradition can embrace." -Vegetarian Times "A land of wheat and barley, of grape vines and fig trees and pomegranates; a land of olive trees and honey ... you shall eat and be satisfied." -Deut. 8:8-10 A Celebration of classic Jewish vegetarian cooking from around the world Traditions of Jewish vegetarian cooking span three millennia and the extraordinary geographical breadth of the Jewish diaspora-from Persia to Ethiopia, Romania to France. Acclaimed Judaic cooking expert, chef, and rabbi Gil Marks uncovers this vibrant culinary heritage for home cooks. Olive Trees and Honey is a magnificent treasury shedding light on the truly international palette of Jewish vegetarian cooking, with 300 recipes for soups, salads, grains, pastas, legumes, vegetable stews, egg dishes, savory pastries, and more. From Sephardic Bean Stew (Hamin) to Ashkenazic Mushroom Knishes, Italian Fried Artichokes to Hungarian Asparagus Soup, these dishes are suitable for any occasion on the Jewish calendar-festival and everyday meal alike. Marks's insights into the origins and evolution of the recipes, suggestions for holiday menus from Rosh Hashanah to Passover, and culture-rich discussion of key ingredients enhance this enchanting portrait of the Jewish diaspora's global legacy of vegetarian cooking., "A land of wheat and barley, of grape vines and fig trees and pomegranates; a land of olive trees and honey . . . you shall eat and be satisfied."?--Deut. 8:8-10 A Celebration of Classic Jewish Vegetarian Cooking from Around the World Traditions of Jewish vegetarian cooking span three millennia and the extraordinary geographical breadth of the Jewish diaspora--from Persia to Ethiopia, Romania to France. Acclaimed Judaic cooking expert, chef, and rabbi Gil Marks uncovers this vibrant culinary heritage for home cooks. Olive Trees and Honey is a magnificent treasury shedding light on the truly international palette of Jewish vegetarian cooking, with 300 recipes for soups, salads, grains, pastas, legumes, vegetable stews, egg dishes, savory pastries, and more. From Sephardic Bean Stew (Hamin) to Ashkenazic Mushroom Knishes, Italian Fried Artichokes to Hungarian Asparagus Soup, these dishes are suitable for any occasion on the Jewish calendar--festival and everyday meal alike. Marks's insights into the origins and evolution of the recipes, suggestions for holiday menus from Yom Kippur to Passover, and culture-rich discussion of key ingredients enhance this enchanting portrait of the Jewish diaspora's global legacy of vegetarian cooking., Throughout life, there are countless Jewish celebrations and meals for which meatless dishes are included, enjoyed, even preferred. Here is the only vegetarian resource Jewish cooks will ever need to prepare vegetarian dishes for any holiday or occasion as well as for everyday meals., A land of wheat and barley, of grape vines and fig trees and pomegranates; a land of olive trees and honey . . . you shall eat and be satisfied.?--Deut. 8:8-10 A Celebration of Classic Jewish Vegetarian Cooking from Around the World Traditions of Jewish vegetarian cooking span three millennia and the extraordinary geographical breadth of the Jewish diaspora--from Persia to Ethiopia, Romania to France. Acclaimed Judaic cooking expert, chef, and rabbi Gil Marks uncovers this vibrant culinary heritage for home cooks. Olive Trees and Honey is a magnificent treasury shedding light on the truly international palette of Jewish vegetarian cooking, with 300 recipes for soups, salads, grains, pastas, legumes, vegetable stews, egg dishes, savory pastries, and more. From Sephardic Bean Stew (Hamin) to Ashkenazic Mushroom Knishes, Italian Fried Artichokes to Hungarian Asparagus Soup, these dishes are suitable for any occasion on the Jewish calendar--festival and everyday meal alike. Marks's insights into the origins and evolution of the recipes, suggestions for holiday menus from Yom Kippur to Passover, and culture-rich discussion of key ingredients enhance this enchanting portrait of the Jewish diaspora's global legacy of vegetarian cooking.
LC Classification NumberTX837.M34 2004

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