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The Passionate Vegetarian

Posted on January 7, 2003March 7, 2018 by blacksunAdmin

Review by Norene Gilletz

Comforting Vegetarian Dishes

When I first saw Crescent Dragonwagon’s cookbook The Passionate Vegetarian, (Workman Publishing, $39.95 Cdn) I knew I had to own a copy!

Ten years in the making and more than 1,000 pages long, this bountiful book is beautifully written, packed with over 1,000 fabulous, meatless recipes that will intrigue you and tempt you, whether or not you are vegetarian. This is a cookbook that will make you want to stay home and cook! If you don’t cook, then take it to bed with you.

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Adventures in Jewish Cooking

Posted on March 5, 2002March 5, 2018 by blacksunAdmin

Book Review by Norene Gilletz

EXPERIENCE NEW ADVENTURES IN JEWISH COOKING FOR PASSOVER!
If you are you tired of the same old brisket and kugel, you will be inspired by Jeffrey Nathan’s innovative, passionate approach to kosher cooking in Adventures in Jewish Cooking. This is Nathan’s first cookbook, with over 150 contemporary, creative recipes, clearly labeled as dairy, meat or pareve, plus substitutions to adjust recipes for a meat or dairy meal.

Inspired by Jewish cuisines from around the globe plus a diverse palette of other ethnic flavours, Jeff Nathan captures the spirit of Jewish cooking while exploring a whole world of sophisticated flavours. His recipes observe the laws of Kashruth, while setting a new standard for kosher cuisine with his inventive dishes and outstanding presentations.

Weber’s Big Book of Grilling

Posted on June 7, 2001March 7, 2018 by blacksunAdmin

Book Review by Norene Gilletz

If you want to be a grilling guru, check out Weber’s Big Book of Grilling. You’ll master smoke cooking, grilling safety and indirect cooking (arranging the fire on either side of the food to roast it instead of broil it). This is not a Kosher book, but many recipes can be easily adapted. You’ll be tempted by Slow-Smoked Prime Rib, Oak-Grilled Salmon and Chocolate Cake on the Grill!

Passover Cookery

Posted on April 7, 2001March 7, 2018 by blacksunAdmin

Book Review by Norene Gilletz
Excerpted from The Canadian Jewish News, April 2001

Joan Kekst’s Passover Cookery contains an excellent collection of traditional and contemporary recipes, with many low-fat, low-cholesterol dishes, Passover substitutions, plus color photos. She offers a valuable six week countdown to Passover and explanations of its customs and symbolic foods.

Did you know that the custom of using a white tablecloth represents the desert sands the Jews wandered for 40 years? Miriam’s Cup of water recalls how the prophetess led the women to rejoice after crossing the Sea.

Melting Pot Memories

Posted on March 6, 2001March 6, 2018 by blacksunAdmin

Book Review by Norene Gilletz

Melting Pot Memories, by Judy Bart Kancigor, is a collection of 600 recipes from 159 members of the Rabinowitz family. Packed with nostalgia and humour, it is the story of an immigrant family told through its stomach, from the shtetl to the suburbs.

It took Judy 3 years to compile. At a family wedding, Judy sat down with her Aunt Sally (now 92, with all her marbles) who went over all the recipes and told Judy which were worthy of publication. Some recipes were added for sentimental value only.

Here are some easy, delicious recipes for your enjoyment.

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