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Jewish Literary Voices: A Federation Series in collaboration with The Jewish Book Council

In celebration of Tu B’Shevat, join Rachel Simons, the founder of popular tahini outfit Seed+Mill in New York’s historic Chelsea Market, for a discussion of her new cookbook Sesame which celebrates the evolution, history, and diversity of this classic ingredient.

A clear, approachable guide to the world of sesame, from halva, tahini, and sesame oil, to togarashi, gomasio and furikake, with 80+ vegetarian-forward recipes.  With its delicious nutty taste, nutritional density, and long shelf life, the sesame seed is a tiny ingredient with an enormous cultural impact and a deeply rich history.

Through vibrant photography, evocative storytelling, and contributions from a slate of noted chefs and food luminaries across the globe, including David Lebovitz, Molly Yeh, Nisha Vora, and Zoë François, Sesame is a loving culinary tribute to the sesame seed: how it has transformed dishes, how it has been translated by different culinary cultures, and how it has tied people and places together through generations.

Rachel Simons is the founder of Seed+Mill, the first store devoted to sesame products in the United States.  Its high-quality tahini and halva are favorites of chefs and home cooks alike.

Purchase the book HERE and a portion of the proceeds will be donated back to a local independent bookstore in the Berkshires.

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