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Eating Delancey

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I am singlehandedly trying to bring back the Charlotte Russe. Ever since I mentioned it in the much-publicized coffee table book, Eating Delancey, the Charlotte Russe is getting notoriety everywhere. The Staten Island bakery that still sells the dessert is running out of the tiny paper that the Charlotte Russe is stored in. How funny is that?

It started when co-author Aaron Rezny asked me to tell my story about the Jewish foods we ate when I was a kid. Most others wrote about eating matzoh ball soup, chopped liver, and bagels and lox. I happened to mention a Charlotte Russe, even though there is nothing Jewish about it. It was a favorite dessert to many at the time. I had no idea I would strike such a nerve. Everyone who reads the book gets giddy when they come across the Charlotte Russe.

Aaron and I are trying to get a social media spin for Eating Delancey in the upcoming weeks. We are going to use the Charlotte Russe as the hook.

If anyone wants to buy Eating Delancey, click here.

If you have any stories that can help our cause, please share.

Thank you

P.S. The handsome guy in the picture with me is my brother Steve.

Old Jews Telling Jewish Food Stories

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Babka, Borscht, Chopped Liver, Knish, Farfel, Schmaltz,, Blintz, and Challah. There’s something about old-time Jewish food that makes everyone smile. You don’t have to be Jewish to appreciate the memories of sinking your teeth into one of these delectable, comfort treats.

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That’s the premise of a new coffee table book, my friend Aaron Rezny, is putting together with Jordan Schaps. Both are well-known photographers. The book features artistic photos of your favorite Jewish foods plus anecdotes from notable personalities.

Not everyone writing essays is Jewish. You just have to love the food. The two Jewish contributors who you will know are Joan Rivers and me. Oy vey, enough said.

What does this have to do with technology? Most of the communications for this book took place via email and texting. All of the requests, interviews, research, editing, and design was done online. Everyone worked independently and then pooled their efforts to achieve what Rezny and Schaps hope will be a keepsake. I will let you know when it goes on sale.

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My story features the Charlotte Russe. You remember that?