I was born and raised in rome, I know a little about the Jewish people there. I know their beautiful Synagogue in the Ghetto, and I have eaten "Da Giggetto al Portico D'Ottavia" at least fifty times! It's fabulous, we used to go there for filetti di baccala' and puntarelle (a salad with an anchiov dressing. Ms. Goldstein has captured the "real" recipes. I was most impressed when I read "Carciofi alla Giudia", she is so right in describing what type of artichokes to use, only the Roman artichokes can be used in order to obtain the true recipe, she gives suggestions on how to use american artichokes but is not the same. Everyone should own this book, is informative, the recipes are incredibly great! Try the Roast chicken aith Orange, Lemon and Ginger; your guest will ask for the recipe, it is so fantastic. I recommend this book to all individuals that like good cooking, it is priceless, she did a wonderful job. thank you Ms. Goldstein!!