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Naomi Arbit has spent more than four decades sharing her love of cooking with readers across the country. Her syndicated food column appeared in more than 200 community newspapers as well as the Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA), making her one of the most widely read home-cooking voices of her era.
A gifted teacher and former cooking instructor, Naomi is also the co-author of seven beloved Ideals cookbooks, each filled with warm, approachable gourmet dishes that brought elegance to everyday home cooking. She was a longtime member of the International Association of Cooking Professionals, connecting her passion for culinary creativity with the broader world of professional food writing.
NaomiCooks.com celebrates her recipes, her writing, and the legacy she continues to inspire — a lifetime devoted to nourishing others with generosity, joy, and impeccable taste.
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A Family Project — NaomiCooks.com was created to honor her work and share the recipes that have been part of family celebrations and everyday meals for generations.
Naomi’s cookbooks are more than recipes — they are snapshots of family gatherings, holiday traditions, and timeless culinary memories. Her warm, relatable writing continues to inspire home cooks who believe good food brings people together.
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For decades, Naomi’s recipes have lived in home kitchens across America.
Here are a few memories from readers who’ve cooked with her recipes for years.
“I wore my copy out and immediately bought another.”
“This cookbook turned me into a knockout cook.”
“I’ve made more than 20 recipes — not a single one failed.”
“I lost mine in a house fire and ordered a replacement the moment I remembered
the title.”
“These recipes have been part of my family’s life for 40 years.”
“When I need to impress
guests, I always return to this book.”
“A classic — simple to follow, delicious every time.”
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