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Exploring Jewish Culinary Legacy from Inquisition to Today

4/11/2025

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Hèléne Jawhara Piñer's captivating book, "Matzah and Flour," weaves a rich tapestry connecting the Spanish Inquisition to contemporary Jewish cuisine. Through historical court transcripts, she uncovers the diets of Iberian Jews, while culinary insights from Joan Nathan, Jeff Chu, and chefs like Giuseppe Dell'Anno and Nestor Silva celebrate the enduring legacy of Jewish food culture today.

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Story summary

Hèléne Jawhara Piñer's captivating book, "Matzah and Flour," weaves a rich tapestry connecting the Spanish Inquisition to contemporary Jewish cuisine. Through historical court transcripts, she uncovers the diets of Iberian Jews, while culinary insights from Joan Nathan, Jeff Chu, and chefs like Giuseppe Dell'Anno and Nestor Silva celebrate the enduring legacy of Jewish food culture today.