The Book of New Israeli Food
A Culinary Journey: A Cookbook
- Hardcover
304 pages
- Release Date
15 August 2014
Summary
In this stunning new work that is at once a coffee-table book to browse and a complete cookbook, Janna Gur brings us the sumptuous color, variety, and history of today’s Israeli cuisine, beautifully illustrated by Eilon Paz, a photographer who is intimate with the local scene.In Gur’s captivating introduction, she describes Israeli food as a product of diverse cultures- the Jews of the Diaspora, settling in a homeland that was new to them, brought their far-flung cuisines to the table even as…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780805212242 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0805212248 |
| Author: | Janna Gur |
| Publisher: | Schocken Books |
| Imprint: | Schocken Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 15 August 2014 |
| Weight: | 1.69kg |
| Dimensions: | 333mm x 236mm x 27mm |
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Critics Review
“It’s a real joy to discover that a great and vibrant gastronomic culture has emerged in Israel out of the varied legacies from the old Diaspora communities. The Book of New Israeli Food is splendid, engagingly written, with delicious recipes and stunning photographs. Stories, features, and background information give a fascinating insight into life in Israel, the enthusiasm of home cooks, the creativity of chefs, and the passionate endeavors of bakers, winemakers, and olive oil and cheese producers.”–Claudia Roden, author of The New Book of Middle Eastern Food“Finally, a book about Israeli food that is modern in its approach and comprehensive in its scope… [With] beautiful photography, an attractive format, plenty of useful recipes, and some food stories to boot, [it] is a perfect gift… Warmly recommended.”–Israel Aharoni, Yedioth Ahronoth“Filled with delicious recipes, Janna Gur’s gorgeous new book puts Israel on the culinary map–exactly where it deserves to be.”–Bonnie Stern, author of Bonnie Stern’s Essentials of Home Cooking
About The Author
Janna Gur
Janna Gur was born and raised in the former Soviet Union and immigrated to Israel in 1974. She is the founder and chief editor of the leading Israeli food and wine magazine. She lives in Tel Aviv, on Israel’s Mediterranean coast.
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