Green Bean Books was established to publish inspiring and innovative children’s literature — but we can’t resist the occasional food-related book too. The first cookbook was a fundraising collection of chocolate recipes, published in September 2022, which has already raised more than £15,000 for Chai Cancer Care. The second cookbook is Silvia Nacamulli’s brilliant and critically-acclaimed collection of Jewish-Italian recipes. The third is Linda Dangoor’s compelling and original food memoir, From the Tigris to the Thames. And, finally, Israeli food writer Gil Hovav has penned a charming and funny memoir, with a few recipes thrown into the mix too. Next, there’s a fundraising cheesecake book coming.
Babka, Boulou & Blintzes
Compiled by Michael Leventhal
“The best book about chocolate I have ever read – terrific recipes, gorgeous photography and a unique cultural perspective. As with all the best Jewish cookbooks, you want to dive in and eat till you feel sick. Then eat some more.” – Giles Coren
Price: £25 / $34.95
ISBN: 9781784386993
Jewish Flavours of Italy
Written by Silvia Nacamulli
Highlights
- Authentic collection of Italian Jewish home-cooked dishes
- More than 100 kosher recipes that celebrate the tradition of Italian Jewish cuisine
- Personal anecdotes intertwined with historical facts
- Special photography contribution by Barbara Toselli
Book available from October 2022
Price: £30.00 / $40.00
ISBN:9781784387785
Candies From Heaven
Written by Gil Hovav
Highlights
A warm and funny memoir by Israel’s leading culinary journalist
Includes humorous accounts of Gil Hovav’s family life in Jerusalem in the sixties and seventies.Brilliant storytelling accompanied by twenty-one family recipes handpicked by Hovav
This book will be adored by foodies and fans of Gil Hovav alike
Book available from November 2022
Price: £13.99 / $15.99
ISBN: 9781784388836
From the Tigris to the Thames
Written by Linda Dangoor
Highlights
- ‘Linda Dangoor should have rose petals thrown in her path where’ere she walks for writing this book and sharing her recipes with us. I wouldn’t want to be without this book in my kitchen.’ Nigella Lawson
- A beautifully designed collection of recipes from the places the author has lived and visited, including Baghdad, Beirut, Ibiza, Paris and London
- Interweaved with stories about the author’s journey from Baghdad to London and the places she stayed in between, collecting new flavours along the way
- Includes traditional dishes, as well as family recipes that the author regularly cooks for her friends and family
- Explores the idea that food is more than just nourishment and recipes – it is also a language and an identity that reflects our history and our influences and helps define who we are
- A celebration of the cuisines of different countries and cultures and the author’s love of food, family and traditions
Price: £25/$40
ISBN: 9781805001829
The Ultimate Cheesecake Cookbook
66 Delicious Recipes From Around The World
Written by Michael Leventhal
Foreword By: Giles Coren
Introduction By: Judi Rose
Highlights
- A superb collection of more than 60 cheesecake recipes from the world’s best-known chefs and cookery writers
- Contributors include: Nigel Slater, Ravneet Gill, Helen Graham, Mary Berry, Josh Katz, Tom Kerridge, Leah Koenig, David Lebowitz, Silvia Nacamulli, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sari Packer, José Pizarro, Ainsley Harriott, Mark Hix, Victoria Prever, Judi Rose, Meera Sodha, Adeena Sussman, and many others, plus wonderful restaurants and culinary companies including the Bull & Last pub and the Piped Dreams Bakery.
- The perfect book for cheesecake fans and anyone keen to try new and unusual cheesecake recipes and flavour combinations from around the world
- Also features delicious gluten-free and vegan recipes
- Includes recipes with influences from Russia, Mexico, England, Israel, North America, Turkey, Egypt, Portugal, the Netherlands and more
- All royalties from sales of the book will be donated to Chai Cancer Care
Price: £25/$34.95
ISBN: 9781805001614
Cholent
The Most Jewish Food on Earth
Written by Joel Haber
Foreword by Adeena Sussman
Highlights
- Traces the history of Shabbat stews around the world
- Explores how these iconic dishes reflects Jewish migration, culture and history. As dishes that almost all Jewish communities consume in some version or another, Shabbat stews are the best subject through which to explore this relationship
- Takes readers on a global journey through history from ancient Mesopotamia to medieval Spain, France and Germany, throughout Central and Eastern Europe, to North Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and modern-day USA and Israel
- Packed with fascinating historical insights, such as how, with the rise of the Inquisition, the stew became a literal matter of life and death – it was often the telltale sign that led to a secret Jew’s execution
- Looks at Jewish communities from all around the world, not just the best-known ones, and touches on versions of the dish from dozens of different countries
- Includes more than 20 recipes from the regions covered in the book
- Many books on Jewish food history are dry and academic – this book is accessible and easy to read
- Will appeal to readers interested in Jewish food and cultural heritage, as well anyone interested in food history in general
- Written by a recognised expert in the field of Jewish food history
Price: £24.99/$29.95
ISBN: 9781805002413
Nourishing the Jewish Soul
Shaping Identity and Culture Through Memories of FoodWritten by Ruth Nieman
Foreword by Judi Rose
Highlights
- Features some of the most beloved Jewish recipes and explores the cultural history behind them
- Includes contributions from home cooks, chefs, food writers and Jewish matriarchs from around the world
- Pays tribute to the flavours of Jewish kitchens around the globe and the women who preserved them
- Reminds us that food and nourishment sustain us in more ways than one; that feeding is a true act of love reflecting heritage, culture and inclusivity in times of joy, loss and hardship
- Shows how the distinct and diverse flavours of the Ashkenazi, Sephardi, and Mizrahi cuisines are rooted in a shared culinary heritage
- Evokes the memories and flavours of a shared past that continues to nourish today and will long do so into the future
Price: $39.95
ISBN: 9781805002291
One Dish at a Time
Easy Recipes to Nourish and HealWritten by Susan Fruhman
Highlights
- Based on a self-published book entitled How Can I Help You fully revised with new recipes
- The book was inspired by patients who received unhealthy food from friends during treatment. It provides recipes specifically for those undergoing cancer treatment, those interested in illness prevention, or anyone seeking better health through nutrition
- Fruhman advocates for a ‘food as medicine’ approach, emphasising whole, colourful, and easy-to-prepare ingredients
- Features step-by-step recipes designed to be accessible for home cooks and simple recipes for those who may be too tired to cook during recovery
- Popular recipes include: chickpeas with tomato, parsley and cumin; zesty hummus; healthy chicken curry; asparagus and almond soup
- Promotes practices like intermittent fasting (leaving a 12-hour gap between dinner and breakfast) to allow the digestive system time to recover
- Based in Manchester and Cheshire, the author offers personalised nutrition plans through her practice, including in-depth health assessments and personalised nutrition protocols via her Nutritional Therapy Programmes and themed nutritional programs, such as the 21-day Christmas Sparkle Food Plan
Price: £25/$34.95
ISBN: 9781805002567