An Exploration of MATZAH AND FLOUR with Hélène Jawhara Piñer & Pati Jinich

Join Bold Fork Books, Author Hélène Jawhara Piñer and Moderator Pati Jinich for a can't-miss evening where we'll take a deep dive in understanding the enduring flavors that define Sephardic culinary heritage through Hélène's latest book, MATZAH AND FLOUR.

ABOUT THE COOKBOOK

MATZAH AND FLOUR: Recipes from the History of the Sephardic Jews unveils the rich tradition of Sephardic cuisine, emphasizing the significance of matzah and flour.

From Hélène Jawhara Piñer, Gourmand World Cookbook Award-winning author of Sephardi: Cooking the History, comes a collection of 125 meticulously crafted recipes showcasing the enduring flavors that define Sephardic culinary heritage.

This offers a tantalizing exploration of the central role of matzah and flour in Sephardic cuisine. Journey through centuries of tradition as flour, from various grains like chickpea, corn, and barley, intertwines with cultural narratives and religious observance. Delve into the symbolism of matzah, from its origins in the Exodus story to its embodiment of resilience and identity. Each of this cookbook’s thoughtfully prepared recipes is a testament to the transformative power of flour in Sephardic culinary heritage. From savory delicacies to sweet delights, these timeless flavors have sustained Sephardic families through history. MATZAH AND FLOUR is a celebration of tradition, history, and the enduring legacy of Sephardic Jewish cuisine.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Hélène Jawhara Piñer received her PhD in Medieval History and the History of Food from the University of Tours and the University of Bordeaux. Author of Sephardi: Cooking the History (2021) and Jews, Food, and Spain (2022)—a National Jewish Book Award finalist—she has lectured at Yale University, the University of Pennsylvania, Bar Ilan University, and other prestigious institutions. Recently, Piñer was awarded a Visiting Research Fellowship from the Schoenberg Institute for Manuscript Studies at the University of Pennsylvania Libraries, where she’ll conduct her research in 2024.

ABOUT THE MODERATOR

Pati Jinich is the 4x James Beard Award-winning and Emmy-nominated host and executive producer of both La Frontera, her PBS Primetime docuseries that reveals untold stories from the US-Mexico border, and Pati’s Mexican Table, which has brought Mexican flavors into American homes for more than 14 years. A former political analyst, Pati has made it her life’s work to build greater understanding between her two home countries: Mexico where she was born and the United States where she currently resides and is raising her family. In addition to her television work, she is a New York Times bestselling author with 3 cookbooks, including her most recent Treasures of the Mexican Table: Classic Recipes, Local Secrets, and has contributed to publications including The New York Times. She has been named one of the “Top 5 Border Ambassadors” from The Council of the Americas and one of the “100 Greatest Cooks of All Time” by Epicurious.