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Mackerel at Midnight: Growing Up Jewish on the Shetland Isles
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Product Description
Ethel Hofman grew up in the only Jewish family on Shetland.
This is the story of her family and childhood, and of the meeting of two
diverse cultures in a unique landscape.
Fleeing Russia a century ago, Ethel's father, Harry Greenwald, found a safe
haven in Lerwick, Shetland. Liking the place, he brought over Jean after an
arranged marriage. Soon, the shop he'd set up--`Greenvald's'--became
popular with the locals as a gathering place. Despite the hardships of
living on a remote island, good food and good company were always
available, and the recipes for the Jewish and island dishes prepared by
Jean are woven throughout the touching, affectionate narrative.
As a unique blend of memoir and cookbook, Mackerel at Midnight shows how
food can strengthen family and cultural bonds, and celebrates the tolerance
and warmth of one Jewish family and the community that embraced them.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #528610 in Books
- Published on: 2006-10-30
- Original language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- 162 pages
Editorial Reviews
Highland Life
'...feast of wonderful, warm family tales...Don't miss this
wonderful publication--so much more than a book.'
The Scots Mag
'Mackerel at Midnight...is a gem of a book. If you love Shetland,
cooking or just a good read, don't miss it.'
Synopsis
Ethel Hofman grew up in the only Jewish family on Shetland. This is the story of her family and childhood, and of the meeting of two diverse cultures in a unique landscape. Fleeing Russia a century ago, Ethel's father, Harry Greenwald, found a safe haven in Lerwick, Shetland. Liking the place, he brought over Jean after an arranged marriage. Soon, the shop he'd set up - 'Greenvald's' - became popular with the locals as a gathering place. Despite the hardships of living on a remote island, good food and good company were always available, and the recipes for the Jewish and island dishes prepared by Jean are woven throughout the touching, affectionate narrative. As a unique blend of memoir and cookbook, "Mackerel at Midnight" shows how food can strengthen family and cultural bonds, and celebrates the tolerance and warmth of one Jewish family and the community that embraced them.
