Leah Koenig is the author of six cookbooks, including The Jewish Cookbook and Modern Jewish Cooking. Her latest book, Portico, is one of my favorites of the busy fall and taps into the rich history of Jewish food in Rome. On this episode Leah and I talk about the iconic dishes from Rome’s Jewish ghetto, and talk about the years she took reporting this wonderful book. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

Also on the show, Matt has a great talk with New York Times reporter Amelia Nierenberg. Amelia has long written compelling pieces that tie together food and current events, and we speak about her journalism career before digging into her latest story: How to Hijack a Quarter of a Million Dollars in Rare Japanese Kit Kats. It’s great catching up with Amelia.

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MORE FROM LEAH KOENIG:

• This Cookbook Is a Must-Read Love Letter to Roman Jewish Cuisine [Saveur]

• Beef and White Bean Stew With Cumin [Bon Appetit]

• Abambar [Epicurious]