March 2013 – Gourmania

Olive Trees and Honey: A Treasury of Vegetarian Recipes from Jewish Communities Around the World

Posted on March 7, 2013March 7, 2018 by blacksunAdmin

Vegetarian Dishes from Prize-winning Cookbook are Right on the Mark!

The “mark” of a good chef is one who leaves his culinary options open and Gil Marks lives up to his name once again. His latest book, Olive Trees and Honey: A Treasury of Vegetarian Recipes from Jewish Communities Around the World (Wiley, 454 pp, $42.99 Cdn.), won the prestigious 2005 James Beard Award in the vegetarian category!

This outstanding collection of 300 vegetarian dishes has been woven together with cultural and historical details that will intrigue armchair travellers, history buffs and cooks alike. Olive Trees and Honey will take you on an exciting global journey, allowing you to experience the way Jews have been eating meatless meals for centuries. Unique seasonings and condiments add regional flavor to simple recipes, letting you experience how Jewish communities around the world prepared their food.

The Holocaust Survivor Cookbook – recipes seasoned with bittersweet memories

Posted on March 6, 2013April 3, 2018 by blacksunAdmin

Book Review by Norene Gilletz

I first heard about The Holocaust Survivor Cookbook, an unforgettable cookbook filled with memories of survival along with treasured family recipes, from my friend Dalia Carmel of New York, when I called her to say hello a few weeks ago and give her regards from a friend. Dalia explained, “Although the recipes are not thoroughly edited like in most cookbooks, this is a very important book and it deserves to be on cookbook shelves everywhere. You need to let people know about it.”

Perfect Passover Side Dishes

Posted on March 5, 2013April 3, 2018 by blacksunAdmin

This article first appeared on 10 March 2013 on www.ou.org

Tired of potatoes? Preparing side dishes for Passover can be somewhat of a challenge. No pasta or rice, no bulgur, couscous or kasha, no beans or legumes—no problem!

If you’re hungry for new ideas and are looking for something different to serve for Passover this year as a side dish, there’s a whole world of vegetables out there for you to explore. Supermarkets and gourmet grocery stores are overflowing with a wide range of produce, from familiar to exotic.

Eat, Drink & Weigh Less

Posted on March 5, 2013March 5, 2018 by blacksunAdmin

Book Review by Norene Gilletz

Eat, Drink and Lose Weight – Really!

I met Dr. Walter C. Willett at a culinary conference a few years ago when he spoke on a panel on healthy eating and nutrition. Dr. Willett is the head of Harvard School of Public Health’s Department of Nutrition. I was so impressed that I invested in an audio tape of the lecture. His sensible comments and advice has helped shape my thinking – and my waistline, as well!

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