For over 5;000 years; Jewish families have lived in Italy. The cuisine that developed in their households is a remarkable melange of kosher traditions and the distinctive flavors of Italy; the Middle East; and Spain. For the first time; this wonderfully rich; little-known culinary heritage is given the attention it has long deserved. With Cucina Ebraica; celebrated chef Joyce Goldstein offers a substantive collection of superb (and completely kosher) Italian Jewish dishes; as well as a compelling and important culinary history. Exploring the ancient intertwining of two venerable food traditions; we discover that many Italian dishes have Jewish roots. Familiar and yet entirely new; this is a robust and delicious new side of a beloved region's cuisine. Filled with painterly photographs that evoke the richness of the Italian Jewish heritage; Cucina Ebraica is a mouthwatering collection of distinguished recipes; a reference on an extraordinary tradition; and an invitation to unexpected joys and secrets about both Italian and Jewish cookery.
#1882913 in Books 1998-04-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 1.10 x 6.28 x 9.29l; 1.32 #File Name: 0811719219304 pages
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. An Excellent Popular HistoryBy Carl RobinsonWar to the Knife is an excellent popular history of the Bleeding Kansas affair of the 1850s that was a preview of the much larger Civil War that engulfed the entire country in the next decade. This book tells the story of that conflict from the point of view of contemporary voices. In other words; the author Thomas Goodrich strings together letters; diaries; interviews; and newspaper clippings to describe the conflict in the voices of those who lived through it.The book is pretty neutral; although the Jayhawker Militias that arose after 1858 don't come off in a very nice light. John Brown's murderous activities are also ably shown. Perhaps the most insightful and applicable to modern day times was the description of the first Kansas winter. The newly arrived Slave Owners from the sunny south struggled to keep their negroes alive through the freezing conditions.In short; the lure of cheap; low quality labor led to disastrous social consequences. The Middling Classes of the North were under such thread from the Plantation Class of the South that they organized for violence and emigration in Kansas with singular purpose of ending slavery. The Slave Holders held on to their useless property despite the clear evidence for the crushing costs. It is good for modern Americans to compare Bleeding Kansas and modern American economic and racial policies. It could help avert future trouble.On the whole this was an excellent and enjoyable read.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Kyle JonesPretty good book. Gives a more personal look at the conflict1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Lee A. CapeGreat book.
