Böcker av Michael Leventhal

Simple to make and delicious, cheesecakes are among the oldest desserts in the world. Discover 66 irresistible recipes from around the globe with this unique collection by some of the best-known chefs and cookery writers, as well as tried and tested family recipes. Highlights include classics such as Mary Berry's chocolate truffle cheesecake, Ravneet Gill's Basque cheesecake and Mark Hix's borset blueberry, ricotta and cobnut cheesecake. The book also features a foreword by acclaimed food writer Giles Coren, and a brief history of cheesecakes and insights into the important role cheese has played in Jewish culture through the centuries. Illustrated with stunning photography, this is the perfect book for cheesecake fans, or anyone who enjoys trying new and unusual flavours. Whether you prefer your cheesecake baked or unbaked, rich and chocolatey or tangy and fruity, sweet or savoury, simple and refined or with toppings piled high, there's something here for everyone. The Essential Cheesecake Cookbook is published in conjunction with the British Jewish charity Chai Cancer Care, and 100% of royalties will support their work

A historical tale about how chocolate first came to France - the result of Jews escaping the Spanish Inquisition.