Thanks for looking in on The Big Schmear. Our episode this month is with award-winning author, Elizabeth Graver. We will be talking about her most recent book, entitled Kantika. And, although we do spend some time talking about the story of Kantika - which I found incredibly engaging for a number of reasons: I loved the time and place of the story, I fell in love with the main character and along the way I learned about the life of a Jewish family from Turkey and her life's journey that brought her to the US. It was not a simple travel story.
If I were to characterize the focus of our conversation, I would say we talked a great deal about the story behind the book; the story of how Elizabeth came to write this book, a novel, based on her grandmother's life. I hope you'll dip into the conversation so you can get a better sense of the author behind this beautiful book. And if you haven't read it yet - it's a great time to find a copy at your library or favorite local book shop. And if you have read this book, look up a few of Elizabeth Gravers' past works. She's a wonderful writer.
Happy Listening, Everyone.
26 Jan 2025
Recovered Voices
I'm so glad to have you along for this episode of The Big Schmear. My guest today, Jeanne Golan, is not only a special friend but also a wonderful pianist. And it's because of her playing that I have invited her to be my guest. This episode is in commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and I knew that Jeanne's project, Recovered Voices, would be exactly the right focus. We talk quite a bit about her project; how it came to be, where it's taken her musically, and how she has been able to bring these compositions to life for all of us to hear when most certainly if not for her work these composers and their work would have been lost. We will focus on 3 specific composers from Recovered Voices, a bit about their personal story and their music. I decided to change the format a bit so you would have the opportunity to listen to three short works by each of the composers without interruption. I hope you enjoy the story of Recovered Voices, Jeanne's wonderful playing and of course, the music!
Make a cup of tea or reach for a glass of your favorite wine and ...
Happy Listening, Everyone.
24 Dec 2024
Jewish Flavours of Italy
Happy Chanukah, Everyone! I'm happy to have you join me for this December's episode. You'll be meeting my guest, recent cookbook author, Silvia Nacamulli. Silvia begins our conversation by providing us with a window into the Jewish Culinary history of Italy. She also shares a good deal about her own family history while pointing out some of her favorite Italian Jewish foods, complete with mouthwatering descriptions. And if you write to me at beth@thebigschmear.com I'll send you a copy of her Chanukah recipe called Precipizi-Struffoli that she talks about during our conversation.
And there's more! Silvia is available to come to the US via Zoom or in person to teach a cooking class or provide a talk and prepare a meal with your group.
BTW, you may want to have some of your favorite Italian food choices nearby when you have a listen. I think you're gonna be hungry. ?
Happy Listening, Everyone.
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