My Life in Recipes

My Life in Recipes

A new cookbook from the James Beard Award–winning, beloved author that uses recipes to look back at her life, her family history, and her personal journey discovering Jewish cuisine from around the world.

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  • Make Summer a Piece of Cake: Apricot Kuchen
    A traditional German dessert, this apricot kuchen has been a favorite in my own family for generations. – via Tablet Magazine INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds fresh […]
  • Mexican Salmon Ceviche For Passover
    Prepare for Passover with my recipe for Mexican Salmon Ceviche – a perfect pairing with Mexico’s award-winning Jewish comedy NORA’S WILL, now streaming on www.ChaiFlicks.com! Also airing, […]
  • Chicken With Artichokes and Lemon
    If you like artichokes as much as I do, this recipe, often made at Passover by Jews from Morocco, is for you. You can use fresh […]
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“Nathan’s work exudes a respect for tradition — leading Jews of many different political convictions and cooking abilities to trust her when they need holiday recipes — as well as an openness and even eagerness to learn and experience ‘the new.’”

Thank you to @laurie.ochoa for writing and @deblindsey for photographing this beautiful review in @latimes

The article includes several recipes (including my favorite schnecken!) from my new memoir, My Life in Recipes, available now.
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“We all have Jewish food memories. Joan just happens to remember, and research, and write, hers better.”

Thank you to Rob Eshman @foodaism for this beautiful profile in @jdforward of my new memoir. The book is available NOW — order at the link in my bio.
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My new cookbook MY LIFE IN RECIPES is on sale now! It’s my most personal cookbook yet, featuring recipes and stories from throughout my life. This is my personal journey towards discovering Jewish cuisine from around the world—I hope you love it.

#mylifeinrecipes #memoir #joannathan #cookbooks #cookbook #jewishcookbook
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