The Social Kitchen Cookbook
We grew up in a Jewish South African inspired 'madhouse' in London where my parents entertained family and friends constantly. The number of guests would range anywhere from two to a casual 50. Our friends would turn up at all hours of the day with the understanding that there was always something to eat...and there always was. From cakes, salads and roast dinners, one thing was always certain...no one would leave hungry. My mother had her firm spot at our kitchen table. Despite her suffering from several illnesses, she was always busy making and creating something. But, she never did anything alone. If friends intended to come visit for a quick cup of tea; they would inevitably stay all day to help roll out the dough or chop the vegetables. My mother had the ability to include, create, empathize and listen. Our kitchen table bears the tears and joys of all of our friends and family. It holds the tribulations and triumphs that were quietly revealed to my mother while she was preparing something delicious for everyone to enjoy. Our mother's kitchen is still the soul of our home. This cookbook honors her energy, effervescence and joie de vivre. It is designed to encapsulate my mother’s philosophy: to encourage people to cook, to enjoy life, to give back, to entertain, to create, and to have fun. It’s her book of wisdom, humour and quirky ideologies. It is the perfect tribute to a flawless wife, mother and daughter. The book will feature recipes, stories and even some of her crafty ideas. All of which built the foundations of the ‘Social Kitchen’, which we grew up in, and love!!! All proceeds from the sale of this book go to Dermatrust (The Dermatitis and Allied Diseases Research Trust). Dermatrust is a registered charity, which aims to improve the treatment and care of skin diseases through supporting the advancement of research and treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the skin.
