The author, Tamara Cserháti - a former beauty queen, now a happy mother of two - invites her readers on a special trip to Israeli gastronomy. In addition to 71 authentic recipes, the book offers insight into the origins of Israeli cuisine, its biblical roots and modern innovations. It takes you through the bustling, swirling, rich market, through the tricks of the kitchen to everyday and festive tables, and reveals the role of everything across generations. The structure of the volume offers the dishes of Israeli cuisine in a clear system, from the eternal classics to fish, meat and vegetable dishes, side dishes, salads and even unique oriental sweets. He gives shopping advice for special ingredients and recalls the menus of archaic Jewish holidays such as Hanukkah, Purim or Rosh Hashanah. By trying Tamara's exciting, traditional recipes, we can turn Israel's vibrant, diverse gastronomic cavalcade into our homes.