Samaritan Cookbook
A Culinary Odyssey from the Ancient Israelites to the Modern Mediterranean
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Published: 2020
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Publisher's Description
The first-ever Samaritan Cookbook takes you on an adventure into this little-known world of Israelite food and drink. We journey to both halves of the community: in Holon, outside Tel Aviv, and Kiryat Luza, on Mount Gerizim near Nablus. Most people have heard the Parable of the Good Samaritan, but few realize that the community is once again going strong today, much less tasted or prepared any of their cuisine. Despite almost fading from the history books, the Samaritan way of life has survived 3,000 years in the Holy Land. From hummus and avocado sesame salad to lamb meatballs with pine nuts and chicken with za'atar, Samaritan cuisine is a unique blend of Mediterranean traditions, reflecting the flavors and spices of contemporary Arabic and ancient Levantine neighbors.
Endorsements (2)
“Benyamim Tsedaka’s Samaritan Cookbook is a love letter to his people and his culture. Illustrated with gorgeous photographs and filled with Samaritan recipes preserved within the author’s family, this volume is a true tour de force that successfully invites readers into the Samaritan world and makes them feel like honored and welcome guests.”
“Being raised in the Amish culture I understand the importance of a cultural cookbook. Every Amish Mennonite home had a copy of the ‘Mennonite Cookbook.’ The Samaritan Cookbook is not just a book of recipes but a touchstone that reaches back centuries to the way things were prepared in biblical times. The addition of the touching photographs, descriptions of traditions, and historical facts makes this an excellent and tasty reference to the beautiful and ancient land of the Samaritan people.”
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