The Mensch Chef: Or Why Delicious Jewish Food Isn't an Oxymoron

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Summary: a must have for any yiddeshe mama (or papa)
Review: I cannot be more enthusiastic about this book. If you want all the yiddish basics, thoughtfully brought together in one book... this is it! For me it is a dream come true... it is the research I would have loved to do, had I the time (well, he saved me the trouble!)
In a time when all the classics are being jazzed up for a contemporary palette... to have these classics simple and unadulterated (possibilities of family variations aside) on record (right down to the shmaltz!) is a gift for all of us!
You won't be dissapointed! mmmmmmmmmm!

Rating:
Summary: a must have for any yiddeshe mama (or papa)
Review: Wow.. what a wonderful find! Even though the book focuses on Jewish cooking, anyone can enjoy the book ... it has many delicious comfort-food recipes, such as meatloaf, roast chicken, pierogis, blintzes, cabbage rolls, cheesecake, and my favorite cookies in the world - rugelach. I have tried the dishes (listed above) and they all came out absolutely perfect. My roommate even asked me how I turned into a fantastic chef overnight! The recipes are well-tested and you don't need to be Jewish to enjoy the book. Many thanks to the author for bringing comfort and warmth back into my kitchen.

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Summary: Fantastic Fool-Proof Recipes
Review: Wow.. what a wonderful find! Even though the book focuses on Jewish cooking, anyone can enjoy the book ... it has many delicious comfort-food recipes, such as meatloaf, roast chicken, pierogis, blintzes, cabbage rolls, cheesecake, and my favorite cookies in the world - rugelach. I have tried the dishes (listed above) and they all came out absolutely perfect. My roommate even asked me how I turned into a fantastic chef overnight! The recipes are well-tested and you don't need to be Jewish to enjoy the book. Many thanks to the author for bringing comfort and warmth back into my kitchen.