Hélène Jawhara Piñer

A Day with Hélène: Culinary Delights and Discoveries

Join us for an enlightening day on March 2, 2025, featuring Hélène Jawhara Piñer!

Hélène Jawhara Piñer, PhD in Medieval History and History of Food, is a renowned Sephardic chef and author. Her acclaimed works include "Sephardi: Cooking the History. Recipes of the Jews of Spain and the Diaspora from the 13th Century to Today," "Jews, Food and Spain. The Oldest Medieval Spanish Cookbook and the Sephardic Culinary Heritage," and her latest cookbook, "Matzah and Flour."

We are excited to host two different programs with Hélène on this day:

Morning Program:

Lecture Topic: Passover and Sephardic Food Practices
Cooking Demo: Chestnut and Mexico Date Haroset Balls from Ferrara

Afternoon Program:

Hands-On Cooking Session: Join us for an immersive session celebrating Sephardic Passover cuisine! We'll dive into historic recipes featured in the "Matzah and Flour" cookbook and create delicious dishes together.

Hélène's new cookbook, "Matzah and Flour," will be available for purchase at both events, or you can buy it ahead of time. Hélène will be there to sign your cookbooks.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from an expert at the forefront of Jewish culinary history.

Passover and Sephardic Food Practices with Hélène:Lecture & Cooking Demo

Passover and Sephardic Food Practices with Dr. Hélène Jawhara Piñer, PhD

Sunday, March 2nd | 10 AM

FREE event for the community - RSVP Required

Join us for a captivating morning of Jewish culture on March 2nd, 2025! Delve into the rich culinary history of Sephardic Jews with a special lecture by Dr. Hélène Jawhara Piñer, PhD, on "Passover and Sephardic Food Practices." Following the lecture, watch a live cooking demonstration of a unique recipe, "Chestnut and Mexican Date Haroset Balls from Ferrara" from her new cookbook "Matzah and Flour: Recipes from the History of the Sephardic Jews". This is a wonderful opportunity to explore the flavors and stories of Sephardic Passover traditions. Don't miss this delicious journey through history!

Pre-order Hélène's new cookbook, Matzah and Flour: Recipes from the History of the Sephardic Jews, for a special price of $25! Additional copies will be available at the event for $30, while supplies last. Don't miss out—it's $40 on her website!

Hands-On Culinary Adventure with Hélène

Cooking with Dr. Hélène Jawhara Piñer, PhD

Sunday, March 2nd | 3PM

$72 per CBA Member | $54 per CBA Member (early-bird until 01.27.25 at noon)
*See below for an extra discount on the cookbook.

In the afternoon join us for an immersive hands-on cooking session celebrating Sephardic Passover cuisine! We'll be diving into historic recipes featured in the Matzah and Flour cookbook. Together, we'll create Isabel Núñez’s Spain “Dirty” Bread with Passover Salad, Formigo: White Garlic and Almond Soup, and the sweet Passover Muruzia Jam. This is a unique opportunity to bring the flavors of Sephardic history to life in your own kitchen. Come ready to cook, learn, and taste the past!

Sign up for Hélène's cooking class and get her new cookbook, Matzah and Flour: Recipes from the History of the Sephardic Jews, for just $15! Additional copies will be available at the event for $30, while supplies last. Don't miss out—it's $40 on her website!

Matzah and Flour: Recipes from the History of the Sephardic Jews

From Hélène Jawhara Piñer, award-winning author of Sephardi: Cooking the History, comes Matzah and Flour: Recipes from the History of the Sephardic Jews. This collection of 125 recipes showcases the enduring flavors of Sephardic culinary heritage. Explore the central role of matzah and flour, from grains like chickpea, corn, and barley, intertwined with cultural narratives and religious observance. Delve into the symbolism of matzah, from its origins in the Exodus story to its embodiment of resilience and identity. Each recipe is a testament to the transformative power of flour in Sephardic cuisine, celebrating tradition, history, and the enduring legacy of Sephardic Jewish cuisine.

Purchase the cookbook "Matzah and Flour: Recipes from the History of the Sephardic Jews"

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Sunday, March 2nd | 10:00AM

This event is FREE and open to the community. If you would like to pre-order Hélène's new cookbook, "Matzah and Flour: Recipes from the History of the Sephardic Jews," please place your order below. It will be at a discounted price of $25.00 each. Otherwise, you will be able to purchase the cookbook at the event (limited amount available).

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Pre-order Hélène's new cookbook, "Matzah and Flour: Recipes from the History of the Sephardic Jews,"

Attend the Cooking Class and you can purchase the cookbook for $15.00 (choose your choice when registering for the class)
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Purchase cookbook at the event for $30 (limited quantity)

In stores and on Hélène Jawhara Piñer's website: $40.00

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