by Jane Portnoy

Illustrated by Robin Reikes

 

A Jewish Calendar of Festive Foods is a cookbook that presents not only treasured holiday recipes but, in addition, a delightful exploration of the fascinating world of the Jewish calendar. Wonderful illustrations of a shtetl family accent the book with charm and nostalgia. The old favorites--from soup to schnecken--are here and the author also takes the holiday cook on new journeys that are scrumptiously surprising. No Jewish cookbook shelf should be without this book!Lovingly collected and authored by a superb cook, the recipes are quite simply the best of the best and are presented in the context of the Jewish calendar. Making seder for the first time? Look no further. Accomplished cook looking for new recipes for break the fast? But, of course. Want to recapture that delicious matzah ball soup from your childhood? At your service. In addition, fascinating facts about the Jewish calendar enhance our understanding of the holidays.

 

Hardcover
211 pages