The Holocaust Survivor Cookbook – recipes seasoned with bittersweet memories

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.”

 

Read more “The Holocaust Survivor Cookbook – recipes seasoned with bittersweet memories”

Perfect Passover Side Dishes

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.

Read more “Perfect Passover Side Dishes”

Eat, Drink & Weigh Less

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!

Read more “Eat, Drink & Weigh Less”

Pan Pals Share Favourite Passover Vegetarian Recipes

Did you know that early 100,000 Jews throughout the world close up their kitchens and go to a hotel for Passover? If you’re not one of the lucky ones and have to cook and prepare for Passover, you’re probably busy going through your cookbooks trying to decide on your menu, checking what the supermarkets are stocking on their shelves this year, and preparing your shopping list.

Read more “Pan Pals Share Favourite Passover Vegetarian Recipes”

Kosher Cookbook Review

by KosherShopaholic.com

The NEW Food Processor Bible by Norene Gilletz Kosher Cookbook Review

Scroll down to the bottom to get to Norene Gilletz’s Heavenly Chicken Recipe, Cranberry Chicken Meatballs and No Fry “Fried Rice” recipes!

The New Food Processor Bible, Revised and Updated 30th Anniversary Edition by Norene Gilletz contains more than 600 Fast & Fabulous recipes. It truly is the go-to book for all your cooking needs. As someone who is only a few years older than the 30 years Norene has been publishing cookbooks, I can say that I am the generation that grew up on Norene’s recipes. I remember the original yellow spiral bound Food Processor Bible well from my mother’s kitchen shelves and can find there many of my favorite dishes from childhood well into adulthood.

Read more “Kosher Cookbook Review”