Posting for a friend: For an outstanding Turkish and Sephardic cookbook and fascinating memoir, check out The Ottoman Turk and the Pretty Jewish Girl - Real Turkish Cooking" by Beyhan Çagri Trock.
This 350 page book is the love story of Trock's Jewish mother (Beti) and Muslim father (Zeki) who immigrated to the United States in the late 1950's, bringing with them an incredibly rich history, and cuisine. The Ottoman Turk and the Pretty Jewish Girl includes 101 beautifully photographed authentic Turkish and Sephardic recipes with easy to follow step-by-step photos and instructions. The book is also unique in that Trock explores her parent's relationship through the lens of history. She has woven a wonderful tapestry of her bi-religious family's trek through some of humanity's most tumultuous times. Their cultural and culinary odyssey is presented with a keen eye for explaining ancient family traditions, preserving age-old cooking techniques, and recreating authentic family recipes which have been passed down from one generation of cooks to the next in an unbroken chain. And the food is delicious! (http://ottomanturkjewishgirl.com/) For more information contact: Beyhan Cagri Trock at: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
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