Marcia Friedman
Marcia Friedman (Col ’89)
Marcia Thompson Friedman (Col ’89) recently published her second cookbook, The Essential Jewish Cookbook. The book includes a brief history of Jewish culinary traditions along with 100 recipes. Her first cookbook, Meatballs and Matzah Balls: Recipes and Reflections from a Jewish and Italian Life, was published in 2013. In June 2021, she received the honor of membership in Les Dames d’Escoffier, a prestigious international culinary organization.
Marcia Friedman (Col ’89)
Marcia Friedman (Col ’89) has published Meatballs and Matzah Balls: Recipes and Reflections from a Jewish and Italian Life. Through essays and more than 100 Jewish and Italian recipes, the book traces Ms. Friedman’s journey to embrace and celebrate her combined heritages. Some of her unique cross-cultural recipes have been featured on the Kojo Nnamdi Show and the American Food Roots website. A freelance writer specializing in both education and food, Ms. Friedman lives in Ashburn, Va.