A Drizzle of Honey : The Lives and Recipes of Spain's Secret Jews

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Before the Inquisition, the Jewish communities of Spain were known for their culinary mastery — and their food tells a story of resilience and survival. David M. Gitlitz's A Drizzle of Honey reconstructs these lost Jewish culinary traditions, tracing them from medieval Spain through centuries of forced exile and cultural erasure. The book combines historical research with actual recipes, offering a sensory journey through Sephardic cuisine that has been preserved in family cookbooks and oral traditions across generations.\n\nEach chapter explores a specific culinary theme — Sabbath dishes, holiday foods, and everyday meals — while contextualizing the history of Jews in Spain. You'll discover how Sephardic Jewish food influenced modern Spanish cuisine and how it continues to be recreated today by chefs and food historians. Whether you're a food historian, a history buff, or simply someone who loves good food and a compelling story, A Drizzle of Honey is a rewarding read that illuminates a remarkable chapter of Spanish and Jewish history.

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