Menuchah Armel and her book Straight to the Plate

On this episode of “613 Books” podcast, producer and host Heather Dean speaks with caterer, workshop leader, and author of the recipe book “Straight to the Plate,” Menuchah Armel. The onset of “The Nine Days” of National mourning is Rosh Chodesh Av, when we diminish or “decrease our joy.” Among the laws and customs of these days is refraining from eating meat (except on Shabbat). Menuchah shares many ideas for parve and dairy main dishes, side dishes, kid-friendly meals, and what foods her family partakes of before and after the Tisha b’Av fast. With her kids out of school during this time, check out how Menuchah keeps them busy with an Armel family activity they call “The Falafel Store,” in which the youngsters prepare and “sell” this traditional Israeli meal. SUBSCRIBE to “613 Books” Podcast and discover new books every week! ================ Show notes: Featured Guest: Menuchah Armel Featured Book: Straight to the Plate To Purchase directly from Menuchah: https://straighttotheplate.net/ Email Menuchah: menuchaharmel@gmail.com Menuchah’s website: https://straighttotheplate.net/