- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: Sellers Publishing, Inc. (Jan 22 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1416205659
- ISBN-13: 978-1416205654
- Product Dimensions: 25.1 x 20.1 x 1.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 658 g
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- #44 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Judaism > Kosher Foods
- #69 in Books > Cooking, Food & Wine > Special Diet > Kosher
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A tribute to the classic America deli; this lively, illustrated title goes behind the counter to chronicle the colorful characters, rich histories and family recipes that have been passed down for generations. With more than 250 color and black & white photographs and historical ephemera, America's Great Delis is an in-depth look at delis across the U.S. 80+ original recipes from world famous delis including: a Zingerman's sandwich; The Ferber Experience; Junior s Famous No.1 Cheesecake; Katz's Deli Honey Cake; Canter's Deli Cheese Blintzes; Langer's Deli pastrami, along with a glossary of Yiddishisms and deli-speak for the uninitiated, make this book a wonderful celebration of Jewish cuisine and culture.
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4.6 out of 5 stars (12 customer reviews)
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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I'M GETTING HUNGRY JUST READING IT!, Feb 14 2006
By Tim Janson - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: America S Great Delis (Hardcover)
Oddly, while deli food is considered one of the great American traditions, it's roots are steeped in our invaluable immigrant ancestors. Honestly what's better than a great corn beef sandwich or a steaming bowl of matzo bowl soup? America's Great Delis takes a fond look at these hallowed halls of dining pleasure in a book that is part tribute, part history, and part cookbook and all a pleasure to read.Author Sheryll Bellman begins the book by taking a look at the history of deli food including a timeline of events that includes the first known preserving of cucumbers in 2000 BCE, to the origination of the Frankfurter in Germany in the 1400's...from the opening of the Manischewitz bakery in 1888 to the opening of the famous Carnegie Deli in 1937. Next is a brief history of various deli foods such as bagels, Challah bread, corned beef, Matzo ball soup, blintzes, and of course the Reuben Sandwhich.
Ahh...but all that is just the garnish on this heaping plate of gastronomic delights. The meat of the book is a whirlwind tour of some of the oldest, and most famous delis in the country. This includes a bit of history of each as well as some of their most famous, signature recipes. While it's heavily New York influenced, there are recipes included from delis around the country. There's the chicken soup and matzo balls from the 2nd Avenue Deli, cheesecake from Carnegie Deli, Borscht from Katz's deli and Cheese Blintzes from the Stage Deli. Moving outside New York City you'll find a recipe for the German potato salad from Shapiro's in Indianapolis, the pastrami sandwich from Zingerman's in Ann Arbor, beef brisket from Canter's in Los Angeles, and the egg custard from Rose's in Portand, Oregon.
Now you'll know why so many of these establishments were frequented by Hollywood's elite over the years. With some 75 recipes and nostalgic photographs this book is a must-have for lovers of deli or great American foods.
Reviewed by Tim Janson
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
History, travelogue, and cookbook all rolled into one, April 17 2006
By John Matlock "Gunny" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: America S Great Delis (Hardcover)
This book is a combination history, travelogue, and cookbook all rolled into one.From a history standpoint Ms. Bellman goes back to describe how many of the classic deli foods were invented. In 1610, for instance, bagels were created in Krakow, Poland and given as gifts to women after childbirth.
As a travelogue, whe has visited and describes a few dozen deli's from around the country. As you would expect, New York gets the most coverage. After all NYC has the most deli's. But also included are delis up and down the east coast, through the mid-west and on to Los Angeles.
As a cookbook, many of these deli's have givern her recipies of their most famous foods. Carnegie deli (near Carnegie Hall) is well known for its cheesecake and its Matzo Ball soup. Recipies for both of these are given here.
Ms Bellman rightfully laments the closing of many deli's, not only in New York but around the country. I suppose the traditional deli just can't compete with the fast food places.
All in all, this is kind of a nostalgia book, but one taht makes your mouth water.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
DELICIOUS!!!!, Jan 3 2006
By Allison E. Goldenstein - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: America S Great Delis (Hardcover)
This book is more than a cookbook its an encyclopedia of Deli culture!!!!What a wonderful idea and fantastic coffee table book for the holidays- Thanks for including Rattners veggie chopped liver- always wanted that recipe :)
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