The Book of New Israeli Food by Janna Gur

The Book of New Israeli Food by Janna Gur

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 they looked to their Arab neighbors for additional ingredients and ideas. The delicious, easy-to-follow recipes represent all of these influences, and include some creative interpretations of classics by celebrated Israeli chefs- Beetroot and Pomegranate Salad, Fish Falafel in Spicy Harissa Mayonnaise, Homemade Shawarma, Chreime-North African Hot Fish Stew, Roasted Chicken Drumsticks in Carob Syrup. With favorite recipes for the Sabbath (Sweet Challah Traditional Chopped Liver, Chocolate and Halva Coffeecake) and for holidays (Balkan Potato and Leek Pancakes, Flourless Chocolate and Pistachio Cake), this book offers a unique culinary experience for every occasion. All of this is enriched by Paz's gorgeous and vibrantly colored photographs and by short narratives about significant aspects of Israel's diverse cuisine, such as the generous and unique Israeli breakfast (which grew out of the needs of Kibbutz life), locally produced cheeses that now rival those of Europe, and a dramatic renaissance of wine culture in this ancient land.

"In less than thirty years," Janna Gur writes, "Israeli society has graduated... to a true gastronomic haven." Here she gives us a book that does full, delectable justice to the significance of Israeli food today-Mediterranean at its heart, richly spiced, and imbued with cross-cultural flavors.

Janna Gur was born in the Latvian capital of Riga and moved to Israel in 1974. She founded Al Hashulchan, Israel's premier food and wine publication, which she edited for nearly 30 years. Gur is the author of The Book of New Israeli Cuisine and Jewish Soul Food: From Minsk to Marrakesh, as well as approximately 40 other cookbooks he has written or edited. She is a Tel Aviv resident.

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ISBN 13	9780805212242
ISBN 10	0805212248
Title	The Book of New Israeli Food
Author	Janna Gur
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Schocken Books
Year published	2008-08-26
Number of pages	304
Prizes	Commended for National Jewish Book Award (Jewish Life) 2008
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.