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Book SynopsisA captivating tour through Rome’s centuries-old Jewish community with more than 100 simple, deeply flavourful, vegetable-forward recipes.
“Naming the book Portico is my way of saying, ‘Welcome. I’m glad you are here.’”
Trade Review"A gorgeous, heartfelt book that shines light on a uniquely delicious corner of Roman cuisine. A fascinating read—and a delight to cook from!" -- Gwyneth Paltrow
"A talented interpreter of both cuisine and culture, Leah Koenig combines her celebrated research skills and cooking chops with a tenderness that brings Rome’s Jewish recipes and stories to life. I’m heartened to know that any time I want, I can simply open
Portico to bring authentic, soulful Jewish Rome into my home kitchen." -- Adeena Sussman, author of Sababa: Fresh, Sunny Flavors from My Israeli Kitchen
"How do you distill Europe’s most ancient Jewish cuisines into a single volume without compromising their richness? Ask Leah Koenig, who has assembled recipes that paint a complete portrait of Rome’s cucina ebraica, from long-rooted favorites like concia and pomodori a mezzo to the spiced and garlicky cershi and tbeha of the Libyan diaspora." -- Katie Parla, author of Food of the Italian Islands
