--- product_id: 1703507 title: "The Book of Jewish Food: An Odyssey from Samarkand to New York: A Cookbook" price: "$123.20" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/1703507-the-book-of-jewish-food-an-odyssey-from-samarkand-to store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The Book of Jewish Food: An Odyssey from Samarkand to New York: A Cookbook **Price:** $123.20 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Book of Jewish Food: An Odyssey from Samarkand to New York: A Cookbook - **How much does it cost?** $123.20 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/1703507-the-book-of-jewish-food-an-odyssey-from-samarkand-to) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description WINNER OF THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD • A monumental cookbook that gives us the story of the Jewish people told through the story of Jewish cooking —f rom the bestselling author of A Book of Middle Eastern Food and Claudia Roden's Mediterranean The Book of Jewish Food traces the development of both Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jewish communities and their cuisine over the centuries. The 800 magnificent recipes, many never before documented, represent treasures garnered by Roden through nearly 15 years of traveling around the world. Includes 50 photos & illustrations. Review: Expansive history - It’s a good cook book with lots of history. Ashkenazi and Middle East. Eastern European- a good education of Jewish history. It has a lot about all the different places Jews have resided- from Africa, Afghanistan, Israel, Germany, Russia, Turkey, Italy, Asia and the Americas. The recipes are regional and tied to the history of residence for Jews on each continent and country. Review: Book of Jewish food-- A wonderful journey of taste and History ! - This is a wonderful romp through the pages of history as it relates to the Jewish people and food. Easy to follow recipes that taste great... But much more than that it is a history of the Jewish people and their lives as it relates to their food. Covering everything from dietary laws to their migration. With interesting comments and stories and photos it is a wealth of information. I just enjoyed reading it. The author spent a great deal of time on research and it shows. If you enjoy food, if you enjoy history, if you enjoy a cook book that has great photos this is a book that you will find facinating. It is a book that you will not only treasure for its recipes but also for its information.This is one of the best cookbooks I have ever read or used about Jewish food. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #91,486 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #25 in Kosher Cooking (Books) #28 in Sociology of Religion #34 in Jewish Social Studies | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 549 Reviews | ## Images ![The Book of Jewish Food: An Odyssey from Samarkand to New York: A Cookbook - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7178pmY0V8L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Expansive history *by L***Y on April 25, 2025* It’s a good cook book with lots of history. Ashkenazi and Middle East. Eastern European- a good education of Jewish history. It has a lot about all the different places Jews have resided- from Africa, Afghanistan, Israel, Germany, Russia, Turkey, Italy, Asia and the Americas. The recipes are regional and tied to the history of residence for Jews on each continent and country. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book of Jewish food-- A wonderful journey of taste and History ! *by B***D on March 29, 2010* This is a wonderful romp through the pages of history as it relates to the Jewish people and food. Easy to follow recipes that taste great... But much more than that it is a history of the Jewish people and their lives as it relates to their food. Covering everything from dietary laws to their migration. With interesting comments and stories and photos it is a wealth of information. I just enjoyed reading it. The author spent a great deal of time on research and it shows. If you enjoy food, if you enjoy history, if you enjoy a cook book that has great photos this is a book that you will find facinating. It is a book that you will not only treasure for its recipes but also for its information.This is one of the best cookbooks I have ever read or used about Jewish food. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is the best book on Jewish Food and related history ever! *by A***W on August 8, 2018* This is my go-to book for Friday night dinners and every Jewish festival when we have people round. I love trying things from around the world rather than just the familiar same old family dishes. I also love all the stories and history which she includes amongst all the recipes, brings the dishes alive and makes me want to cook them more. Even my husband likes to read the book as he's interested in Jewish history. I have bought so many copies of this book now for friends, teachers etc and it has made a great wedding and Batmitzvah gift too (even Barmitzvahs as don't wish to be sexist!). --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/1703507-the-book-of-jewish-food-an-odyssey-from-samarkand-to](https://www.desertcart.us/products/1703507-the-book-of-jewish-food-an-odyssey-from-samarkand-to) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-22*