JOURNAL ARTICLE

The (Food) Voice of the Silent: Fania Lewando and Vegetarianism in the Era of the Polish Republic.

  • Published In: Polish American Studies, 2024, v. 81, n. 1. P. 16 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Jochnowitz, Eve 3 of 3

Abstract

This article discusses the life and work of Fania Lewando, a vegetarian author and restaurateur in Poland during the early 20th century. Lewando's cookbook, "Vegetarish-Dietisher Kokhbukh," contains 408 vegetarian recipes that draw from traditional Ashkenazic cookery as well as Polish and Lithuanian cuisines. The article highlights the authoritative nature of Lewando's voice and the challenges she faced as a Yiddish writer in a time when the Polish language was finding a new voice. The article also emphasizes the importance of seasonal vegetables in Jewish cooking and the lasting impact of Lewando's recipes. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Polish American Studies. 2024/03, Vol. 81, Issue 1, p16
  • Document Type:Product Review
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0032-2806
  • DOI:10.5406/23300833.81.1.03
  • Accession Number:175944454
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