Micah Siva’s 'Nosh' brings a fresh take on Jewish comfort food

Micah Siva, a Canadian-born food writer and recipe developer, introduces her debut cookbook, "Nosh: Plant-Forward Recipes Celebrating Modern Jewish Cuisine." Siva's Jewish heritage deeply influences her culinary approach, viewing food as a conduit for memory and culture.

Transitioning to vegetarianism at 12, she trained in plant-based cooking, aiming to reconcile traditional Jewish dishes with contemporary dietary choices. "Nosh" offers plant-based Jewish recipes that honor tradition while adapting to modern eating habits.

Siva emphasizes preserving the emotional and cultural significance of dishes, not merely substituting ingredients. A poignant example is her connection to kreplach, Jewish soup dumplings made during Rosh Hashanah with her grandmother. After her grandmother's passing in 2018, Siva coped by making kreplach, reinforcing her bond to her culture through food.

This experience inspired her to create a vegetarian Jewish cookbook, leading to "Nosh." She aims to showcase the diversity of Jewish cuisine beyond common perceptions, highlighting its global influences and adaptability. Siva challenges misconceptions that Jewish food is restrictive, emphasizing its abundance and versatility within dietary laws.

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