Description
Jewish Cuisine in Hungary: A Cultural History with 83 Authentic Recipes
UPC 9789631364972
Overview
Jewish Cuisine in Hungary by András Koerner is a meticulously researched journey into the food culture of Hungarian Jewry before World War II. More than just a cookbook, this work is a cultural history that reconstructs the culinary traditions of Hungarian Jews as integral parts of their social and religious lives. The author, deeply committed to preserving the memory of a community at risk of being forgotten, presents eating habits within their broader historical, social, and religious contexts. Enhanced by a preface from renowned scholar Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett, this book is both an academic study and a culinary treasure, featuring 83 authentic recipes and nearly 200 photos and illustrations documenting daily life, kitchens, and meals from a vanished era.
Product Features
- Author: András Koerner
- Preface: Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett
- Language: English
- Publisher: Corvina, in partnership with Central European University Press
- Publication Date: 2015
- ISBN: 978-9631364972
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 360 pages
- Dimensions: 17 cm x 24 cm
Interesting Facts
- Historical and Cultural Insight: Koerner’s book stands out for offering a comprehensive view of Jewish culinary customs and rituals, exploring their connection to various branches of Hungarian Judaism, from Orthodox to Neolog traditions.
- Visual Documentation: Includes nearly 200 historical photos, sketches, and documents that bring to life the kitchens, meals, and community gatherings of pre-war Hungarian Jewry.
- Authentic Recipes: While primarily a cultural history, the book features 83 authentic recipes, allowing readers to experience the flavors that shaped Jewish Hungarian cuisine.
- Praise from Experts: Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett lauds this work as "the most comprehensive account of a Jewish food culture to date," underscoring its uniqueness among culinary histories.
Publishers
Corvina Publishing, Budapest, in collaboration with Central European University Press
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