Anyone who loves Jewish food has “Bubbie” to thank, whether she was called Bubby, Bubbah, Bubs, Grandma or Granny. For some, Bubbie was borrowed from friends, took the shape of an aunt, or the woman who waited tables at the local delicatessen. Bubbie can be the flesh and blood woman who dispensed matzo balls at Passover or a metaphorical spirit of Jewish cooking who instructs one’s subconscious to double the portions and wipe the plate clean. Whether she came from a shtetl in Poland, an Israeli kibbutz, or the suburbs of Denver, Bubbie remains the most potent symbol of Jewish cooking.
The Beyond Bubbie project captures the spirit of that love, care, and community, by celebrating the overstuffed ideal of Bubbie’s timeless connection to Jewish food. Part cultural anthology, part community cookbook, part culinary experiment, Beyond Bubbie shares the spirit of Jewish food’s warm embrace through the stories, photographs, and recipes that emanated from Bubbie’s kitchen. It features dishes as traditional as cholent and as original as a deconstructed tongue sandwich masquerading as salad. Share your recipes, memories and photos here.
For great ideas on how to host a Beyond Bubbie event in your community, download the Beyond Bubbie DIY kit.
