Talk of the Table Urim Publications, 2006. Hardcover. 103 pages.
This charming little cookbook “Talk of the Table” was created as a fundraiser by the Parents' Association of the Aseh Chayil School in Efrat Israel. It is an informative and thorough volume that offers many tempting recipes with very little fuss, something any Jewish cook who has prepared for a holiday can appreciate. In the introduction Miriam Weingrover, the principal of the school, puts the ideals of education into a nifty culinary perspective, not lost on cooks of any age. This is a book that was compiled, edited, and translated entirely by volunteers and is a great testament to the teamwork of people working towards a common cause.

The book includes many delicious recipes from the kitchens of Efrat locals. These come with the time honored shortcuts and tricks for easy and efficient food preparation. In addition there are many lovely recipes from some of the most popular restaurants in Jerusalem. For example Luigi’s offers their Orange Soup made with pumpkin and carrots. La Guta offers their Denise fish recipe with Olive Oil, Lemon and Rosemary. Olive restaurant gives us Fish Fillet in Olive Oil and Herbs. The recipes from famous restaurants give us an inside look into their culinary world. In a way it is like watching a magician doing sleight of hand tricks with transparent tools.

The book has a good collection of black and white photos. There are also helpful tables with measurement equivalents, and a detailed index for easy reference..


Talk of the Table:is dedicated in the memory of Yosef Goodman, who was killed saving his commander in a paratrooper exercise in 2005.

This book is available at:
Gur Arieh Bookstore, Yoel Solomon St 8, Jerusalem
Tel: 02-625-7486. Fax: 02-625-4265

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