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A Biblical Feast: Ancient Mediterranean Flavors for Today's Table
As much a cookbook as a reference book, the recipes presented here are all inspired by the 84 primary foods mentioned in the Bible, with each one headed by the appropriate biblical verse and an explanation of the ingredients’ culinary, historical, and spiritual links. Specially commissioned illustrations and full-color photographs make it easy to reproduce the dishes, which include cumin-laced garbanzo bean spread, lentil salad with watercress and goat cheese, saffroned millet with raisins and walnuts, and herb-coated yogurt cheese. Sample menus provide new ways to celebrate every occasion—whether secular or religious—while experiencing the rich legacy of the delicious cornucopia that sustained the ancient Hebrews and early Christians.
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105 pages, Paperback
First published July 15, 2009
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Kitty Morse
22 books7 followersPart history, part memoir, part cookbook, Bitter Sweet
Bitter Sweet, is the telling of a family's journey through WWII, from three perspectives: A tale of discovery of the author's great-grandfather's diary, written in occupied France in 1940 and the genealogical archival research it engendered; entries from the author's great-grandfather, Dr. Prosper Levy's, daily journal detailing the Nazi occupation of northern France; and heirloom recipes from his wife, Blanche's, family kitchen.
ABOUT KITTY MORSE
https//www.kittymorse.com
Kitty Morse was born in Casablanca of a French mother and British father, and emigrated to the United States in 1964. She obtained her Master’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
She is the author of ten other cookbooks, five of them on the cuisine of Morocco and North Africa, including the award-winning Cooking at the Kasbah: Recipes from my Moroccan Kitchen (10 printings from Chronicle Books) and The Scent of Orange Blossoms: Sephardic Cuisine from Morocco (co-authored with Danielle Mamane).Her memoir with recipes, Mint Tea and Minarets: a Banquet of Moroccan Memories, and its French translation, Le Riad au Bord de l'Oued, were both recipients of a Gourmet Word Cookbook Award.
Kitty’s career as a food writer, cooking teacher, and lecturer spans more than three decades. Her articles on food and travel have appeared leading publications including Bon Appetit (the magazine featured one of her menus as Moroccan Cuisine: Cuisine of the Year), and Sunset's "Best Chefs of the West." She has lectured on Moroccan cuisine and culture at The Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, and the University of Wisconsin libraries, and continues do to so around Southern California. She initiated gastronomic tours to her native Morocco in 1983, and continued to do so for over 23 years.
She has appeared on the Food TV Network, CNN, the Discovery Channel, as well as on British, Mexican, and Moroccan television. One of the highlights of her career was cooking alongside Julia Child to benefit the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP). She and her husband Owen have been residents of Vista since 1979. Visit https://www.kittymorse.com.
Bitter Sweet, is the telling of a family's journey through WWII, from three perspectives: A tale of discovery of the author's great-grandfather's diary, written in occupied France in 1940 and the genealogical archival research it engendered; entries from the author's great-grandfather, Dr. Prosper Levy's, daily journal detailing the Nazi occupation of northern France; and heirloom recipes from his wife, Blanche's, family kitchen.
ABOUT KITTY MORSE
https//www.kittymorse.com
Kitty Morse was born in Casablanca of a French mother and British father, and emigrated to the United States in 1964. She obtained her Master’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
She is the author of ten other cookbooks, five of them on the cuisine of Morocco and North Africa, including the award-winning Cooking at the Kasbah: Recipes from my Moroccan Kitchen (10 printings from Chronicle Books) and The Scent of Orange Blossoms: Sephardic Cuisine from Morocco (co-authored with Danielle Mamane).Her memoir with recipes, Mint Tea and Minarets: a Banquet of Moroccan Memories, and its French translation, Le Riad au Bord de l'Oued, were both recipients of a Gourmet Word Cookbook Award.
Kitty’s career as a food writer, cooking teacher, and lecturer spans more than three decades. Her articles on food and travel have appeared leading publications including Bon Appetit (the magazine featured one of her menus as Moroccan Cuisine: Cuisine of the Year), and Sunset's "Best Chefs of the West." She has lectured on Moroccan cuisine and culture at The Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, and the University of Wisconsin libraries, and continues do to so around Southern California. She initiated gastronomic tours to her native Morocco in 1983, and continued to do so for over 23 years.
She has appeared on the Food TV Network, CNN, the Discovery Channel, as well as on British, Mexican, and Moroccan television. One of the highlights of her career was cooking alongside Julia Child to benefit the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP). She and her husband Owen have been residents of Vista since 1979. Visit https://www.kittymorse.com.
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December 28, 2020
I was given this book as a gift during an intimate gathering at a dear friend's house who prepared a meal using some of the recipes and ingredients in this book to celebrate Christmas. That was truly a special and memorable occasion.
This book is beautifully presented with traditional recipes based on the original Mediterranean diet and photos to accompany many of the prepared foods. Biblical references are made for the ancient ingredients listed for each recipe that was a daily and ceremonial food staple in the Bible.
I think this book is a good reference guide to have on hand for preparing a healthy, cultural cuisine, whether secular or religious, based on ancient Mediterranean flavors.
This book is beautifully presented with traditional recipes based on the original Mediterranean diet and photos to accompany many of the prepared foods. Biblical references are made for the ancient ingredients listed for each recipe that was a daily and ceremonial food staple in the Bible.
I think this book is a good reference guide to have on hand for preparing a healthy, cultural cuisine, whether secular or religious, based on ancient Mediterranean flavors.
June 30, 2021
This book is going out of print but available as an Ebook on amazon.com.
Recreates biblical "recipes" using ingredients mentioned in the Bible verses.
Recreates biblical "recipes" using ingredients mentioned in the Bible verses.
December 27, 2011
A Biblical Feast: Ancient Mediterranean Flavors for Today's Table- The pictures are mouthwatering, the recipes look simple and easy. If you've ever had a hankering for Mediterranean cusine, this is a great place to start. I had the pleasure of interviewing this gracious lady on my Author Chat radio show, and I shared with her how appealing the pictures are in her book. Kitty has authored lots of great cookbooks and I heartily recommend you check them out!
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