Archive for the ‘Cookbooks’ Category

Thanks, Mama!

My mama just gave me a new book today. I cannnnnnnnnoooooooot wait to try some recipes out. Here’s a pic of the new read, by Marlena Speiler, an English cookbook author.
Buy the book at Amazon!

I love presents. I wish I could post my address on the blog so that you all can send me [...]

Hey Julia

This week, I finally finished reading “My Life In France” by Julia Child & Alex Prud’Homme. It was quite the delightful read. Not knowing much about the legendary Mrs. Child (beyond the common knowledge of her tv show and Dan Akroyd SNL skit), I learned that she was one of the most positive, humble, and [...]

Kubbeh Soup

I ate this delicious and hearty soup at Mordoch in Jerusalem in January and have found the recipe! Here it is, from the book “The Foods of Israel Today” by Joan Nathan. It is a great book, I highly recommend getting it on Amazon or at your local library.
Kubbeh Soup from Mordoch
Yield: 8-10
12 cups [...]

"The Book of New Israeli Food: A Culinary Journey"

Cannot wait for September 2- when this new book arrives on my doorstep! Here is a brief description from Amazon-
From Publishers WeeklyGur, founder and chief editor of Israel’s leading food and wine magazine, Al Hashulchan Gastronomic Monthly, offers an enticing look at the evolution of Israeli cuisine. Part cookbook, part history, this collection with [...]

Aromas of Aleppo by Poopa Dweck

A dear friend sent me this wonderful book as a surprise gift yesterday. It is such a beautiful cookbook rich with history, stories, family photos, and traditions of Aleppian Jews.

After a quick peruse, I noticed that EVERYTHING seems to be stuffed with meat. And I can’t wait to try out all the recipes!Here is a [...]