Gil Marks
From the rabbi, chef, writer, historian, and author of The World of Jewish Cooking and The World of Jewish Entertaining, comes a delectable book featuring more than 300 desserts gathered from Jewish communities around the world.As the Talmud says, "honey and sweet foods enlighten the eyes of man". The act of serving and consuming food can be an expression of who we are as well as a genuine spiritual experience. And few foods have the power to please and uplift as desserts do.,The World of Jewish Desserts explores the products of kitchens from the various Jewish communities across the globe, and provides extensive information on history and culture along with irresistible recipes. While the sources of these delectable treats may seem exotic, the ingredients and techniques are not, and the easy-to-follow step-by-step recipes have been tested and retested to make sure they work in any home kitchen. Included are recipes from cakes and cookies to yeasted specialties and pastries, phyllo and strudel desserts, fried pastries and pancakes, and puddings, kugels, and fruit desserts -- as well as a special chapter on Passover sweets. No other book is as rich or comprehensive.,More than just an indispensable cook-book, The World of Jewish Desserts illuminates the connections between food, culture, and history, giving fresh insight into the rich diversity of the Jewish experience.
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The World of Jewish Desserts: More Than 300 Delectable Recipes from Jewish Communities from Alsace to India