Jewish Cooking The Traditions, Techniques, Ingredients, and Recipes

Jewish Cooking - The Traditions, Techniques, Ingredients, and Recipes

Trade Paperback. Condición: Very Good. First Printing. 256 Pages Indexed. Very attractive book with stiff pictorial covers that give it a hard back feel. Jewish food is a combination of varied cuisines from over the globe, reflecting the multi-ethnicity of the Jewish people, and the many places where they have settled. For example empanadas are from Uruguay and mole, that typically Mexican dish is favored by Mexican Jews. In the past, the Ashkenazim and Sephardim were often far removed from each other; the spicy food of the Sephardim was seldom served on traditional Ashkenazi tables and vice versa. The establishment of the State of Israel, migration and modern travel have meant changes and brought Jews together again, starting at the table where they can share their own flavours and dishes. Regardless of where history has taken them, the food Jews eat is governed by the laws of Kashrut - the code of fitness that applies to what may be eaten, how food must be prepared and which foods can be combined with other foods. There are variations in how different ethnic groups adhere to Kashrut, and degrees of observance, but the basics are the same. Certain types of meat, fish and fowl are allowed, while others are forbidden. Rules govern the slaughter and inspection of animals, and there is an injunction against combining meat foods with dairy foods. This set of rules has kept the Jewish people culturally distinct, as well as giving an underlying flavour to their food. For Jews eating is a celebration of survival. A meal enjoyed with family, friends and community means they are grateful for good food that is a gift from God. Jews take every opportunity for offering thanks and appreciation, with blessings for the food and for good health that allows them to enjoy it. This book has some of Spieler's favourite recipes from various communities. The Hebrew expression for bon appetit is B'tay avon. Nº de ref. del artículo: 14614

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