British Queen Mother Elizabeth today visited the Israel exhibit at the International Cookery Exhibition here and tasted “gefilte” fish, traditional Jewish dish. The mother of the reigning British Queen expressed interest in Jewish cooking and asked several questions about the preparation of meals in Orthodox homes. The Jewish dishes were prepared by various Israeli women currently residing in London, including several wives of Israeli diplomats.
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