Federation Star - January 2017

JEWISH BOOK FESTIVAL
January 2017 Federation Star
11B
Book reviews and
author information
4 th in a series of 4
See the October - December 2016 issues of the Federation Star for parts 1-3.
Ina’s Kitchen by Ina Pinkney
Review by Susan Pittelman, Jewish Book Festival Co-Chair
Chicagoans already know about of stories from Ina’s life, the lessons
Ina Pinkney and Chicago’s she’s learned, and the food she loves to
premier restaurant Ina’s, and cook.
might even have tasted her famous If you are like me, you will sit down
Heavenly Hots or her Gingerbread in a comfortable armchair and read
Pancakes. But if you aren’t yet familiar through it page by page before taking it
with the woman affectionately referred to your kitchen.
to as the “Breakfast Queen,” her book Ina views her life as a recipe, and
will provide you with the opportunity to the titles of the book’s chapters reflect
learn the story behind one of Chicago’s that notion. As you read “Ingredients”
best-known culinary icons – as well as to “Preparation” to “Cooking” to “Serve
her favorite recipes.
and Enjoy” to “Clean Up,” you will begin
to understand what drove Ina and her
Ina’s Kitchen is a beautiful book
with heavy glossy pages that contain love of food. She often links a memory
mouth-watering visuals of Ina’s dishes to a special food. Ina writes about walking
the streets of New York with her
by talented food photographer Stephen
Hamilton. The book is a mixture father as a young girl, often stopping at
Monday, February 27, 9:00 - 11:30 am at Hilton Naples
dairy restaurants for potato latkes, his
second favorite food – and that reflection
leads into her recipe for that delicious
dish.
Additional recipes are presented in
the last two chapters: “Ina’s Recipes”
and “The Dessert Kitchen Recipes.”
Recipes include everything from her
Heavenly Hots to her famous Granola to
Foolproof Pancakes and Baked French
Toast.
In addition to breakfast favorites,
there are savory dishes like Chicken
Pot Pie and Moroccan Sweet Potato
Stew with Raisins, as well as some
delicious desserts. Ina explains that she
was always willing to share her recipes
Ina Pinkney was the chef and owner of INA’s and The Dessert
Kitchen Ltd. catering. She has appeared on the Food Network’s
Sweet Dreams and The Best Of, and on CNN’s The Turnaround.
She has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street
Journal, Vogue, Details, Chicago Tribune, Gourmet, Midwest
Living, and trade and in-flight magazines.
This program is being generously sponsored by
U.S. Bank and JFCS of Southwest Florida.
with customers who requested them,
with one exception: the recipe for her
signature chocolate Blobb. Fortunately,
this coveted recipe is in the book.
Sprinkled throughout the book,
each on a beautifully designed page, are
what Ina calls “recipes for life.” Some
of these are poignant, while others are
more tongue-in-cheek, while still being
meaningful: “Practice being an expert
in ‘Plan B.’”
James Beard Award-winning chef
Gale Gand summarized it well when she
described Ina’s Kitchen as “...a diary, a
confession, a legacy, a love letter, and
a cookbook all in one.”
Meet Ina at the Jewish Book Festival’s
special breakfast (featuring Ina’s
Heavenly Hots!) at the Hilton Naples
on Monday, February 27. You won’t
want to miss this event sponsored by
U.S. Bank and JFCS of Southwest
Florida.
After reading Ina’s Kitchen, JFCS
President/CEO Dr. Jaclynn Faffer commented,
“I absolutely love the book
and can’t wait to buy an autographed
copy. Ina is such a delight and I am so
glad we are part of this event. I feel like
she’s an old friend!”
Join us for “Breakfast with the
Breakfast Queen,” and I guarantee that
you will feel that way too!
More book reviews can be found on the following pages.
The Jewish Congregation of Marco Island in conjunction
with the Jewish Federation of Collier County presents
The 2017 Saul I. Stern Cultural Series – now in its 23 nd year!
Saturday,
January 21, 2017, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday,
March 4, 2017, 7:30 p.m.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF – ITS HISTORY AND MUSIC: Ellen Katz of Baltimore, Maryland, is a presenter
of super musicals-Broadway shows you love. A graduate of the University of Maryland with a degree in
music, one of her presentations is Fiddler on the Roof. With videos, live performance and colorful costumes,
she tells the story of Fiddler’s creation, the fascinating history of the unforgettable music, with a performance
by Ellen Katz. She has received rave reviews at Chautauqua, Peabody Institute, FGCU and more.
THE CHOCOLATE TRAIL: Retired Rabbi Deborah R. Prinz has spent the last decade studying the link
between Jewish history and the history of chocolate. Her book, On The Chocolate Trail is in its third printing
and will be available for purchase. She will weave the story of Jews and chocolate. The recipes in the book
will be offered following the presentation. The evening will be a fantasy of chocolate.
Sunday,
March 18, 2017, 7:30 p.m.
THE NAPLES PHILHARMONIC BRASS QUINTET: For the 11 th season performing at the Cultural Series,
the Phil returns its outstanding musicians with a delightful variety of music and accompanying commentary.
A Viennese table and Starbucks tasting follow the program.
THE 2017 SAUL I. STERN CULTURAL SERIES
For more information, call the Synagogue Office at 239.642.0800. Please send this form and payment
to the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island, 991 Winterberry Dr., Marco Island, FL 34145.
Please send me tickets for the following Cultural Series programs:
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