About this episode
Leah Koenig is the author of six cookbooks, including The Jewish Cookbook and Modern Jewish Cooking . Her latest book, Portico , is one of my favorites of the busy fall and taps into the rich history of Jewish food in Rome. On this episode Leah and I talk about the iconic dishes from Rome's Jewish ghetto, and talk about the years she took reporting this wonderful book. I hope you enjoy our conversation. Also on the show, Matt has a great talk with New York Times reporter Amelia Nierenberg . Amelia has long written compelling pieces that tie together food and current events, and we speak about her journalism career before digging into her latest story: How to Hijack a Quarter of a Million Dollars in Rare Japanese Kit Kats . It’s great catching up with Amelia. Do you enjoy This Is TASTE? Drop us a review on Apple , or star us on Spotify . We'd love to hear from you. MORE FROM LEAH KOENIG: This Cookbook Is a Must-Read Love Letter to Roman Jewish Cuisine [Saveur] Stop Being a Snob and Use Onion Powder [TASTE] Beef and White Bean Stew With Cumin [Bon Appetit] Abambar [Epicurious] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices