Connecting the Culinary Dots: The Revival of Ashkenazi Cuisine

Frustrated with the bleak state of Ashkenazi cuisine, Jeffrey Yoskowitz and Liz Alpern launched their business, The Gefilteria in Brooklyn in 2012, and a movement was born. In this talk, they will discuss how and why they started this Old World Jewish Food Company in the modern era. By sharing the stories of several of their favorite foods (and sharing some tastings with the audience!), Jeffrey and Liz will paint a picture of the past, present and future of Ashkenazi Jewish food. Admission is a suggested donation of $5-$10 at the door, including tastes of 3 dishes. Student tickets are free, and no one will be turned away for finances.

Sponsored by Hillel UW, Jconnect Seattle, and Stroum Jewish Community Center

Elizabeth Alpern
Liz is an experienced cook, food writer and event planner. She worked with national non-profit Fair Food Network over the last two years, organizing the development aspects of the organization and coordinating a multi-city book tour for Fair Food: Growing a Healthy, Sustainable Food System for All. She got her start in the Jewish food world working with acclaimed cookbook author Joan Nathan and developed her passion for street food making Banh Mi on the Rebel Heroes Sandwich Truck.

Jeffrey Yoskowitz
Jeffrey is a food entrepreneur, pickler and food writer. The son of a deli maven, Jeffrey grew up visiting New York’s finest Jewish food institutions. He has written about all facets of Jewish food for magazines and newspapers, and he trained as a pickler at Adamah foods where he fell in love with the art of lacto-fermentation. He has worked in the food world as an entrepreneur and a consultant for small businesses.