Join Leah Koenig, author of Portico: Cooking and Feasting in Rome's Jewish Kitchen, for a recipe demonstration and book signing. Rome is home to one of Europe's oldest and most delicious Jewish cuisines. Shaped by centuries of hardship and a tightly bound community that stands 16,000 strong today, the Roman Jewish kitchen is defined by its simple-but-elegant approach to vegetables, its love of frying foods in olive oil, its saucy braised meats, and its beguiling desserts. Leah will share more about Rome's Jewish history and demonstrate two recipes from the book--Silky Marinated Zucchini (concia) and Chocolate Marzipan (marzapane al cioccolato). Participants will have the opportunity to taste Roman Jewish dishes and to purchase signed copies of the book after the event.

Leah Koenig is a food writer and author of seven cookbooks, including The Jewish Cookbook and Modern Jewish Cooking. Her newest book explores the Eternal City’s historic Jewish community and uniquely beguiling cuisine. Leah’s writing and recipes have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Food52, Epicurious, Bon Appetit, and Food & Wine, among other publications. She also writes the weekly newsletter, The Jewish Table. Leah lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband and two children.

This event, which may be attended in-person in the library or online via Zoom, is co-sponsored by Seaside Jewish Community, Edible Delmarva, and the Jewish Federation of Delaware.

We invite you to support the author by purchasing a copy of their book from Browseabout Books by clicking HERE. Call-in orders are accepted at (302) 226-2665 or you can stop by the store to purchase a copy. For store hours, please visit their website. Each copy purchased comes signed. Books will be available for sale and for signing at the event.

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