The Tree of Life Sisterhood published "Kosher Kalories" in November 1971. The cookbook was so successful that the Sisterhood published a second edition in January 1972.
Carole Neiberg recently donated a copy of the second edition of "Kosher Kalories" to the Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives. She made the donation in memory of her aunts Rose Mallinger and Sylvia Moidel, who she described as being "strong supporters" of the Tree of Life Sisterhood throughout their lives.
The cookbook includes more than 600 recipes, a series of kitchen tips and diet options, and charming illustrations by Cookbook Chair Barbara Miller Trellis.
In a lighthearted touch, Rabbi Solomon Kaplan included a recipe for "giraffe stew." (The joke is that the giraffe is a kosher animal, although rarely eaten.)
In honor of Purim, our featured recipe is for
hamantashen
. Sandra Wasserman suggests a unique filling of poppy seeds, apples, raisins and chopped nuts.