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Tablet A Cookie Filled With Sweetness—and Family History 28 Aug 2017
This article recounts the special connection the author's mother, Pearl, had with her Aunt Eva's cookies, a family recipe passed down through generations. Au...
28 Aug 2017
Tablet Beet the Heat With Borscht 17 Jul 2017
The article discusses the history and variations of borscht, a traditional Jewish dish made from beets that dates back to Babylonian times. There are various...
17 Jul 2017
Tablet A Purim Treat That’s Fit for a Queen 7 Mar 2017
Before hamantaschen became a traditional Purim treat, American Jews enjoyed Purim fritters, also known as Queen Esther's toast, as seen in recipes from the l...
7 Mar 2017
Tablet A Tu B’Shevat Recipe That Brings the World Together 10 Feb 2017
The author reflects on their culinary experiences in San Francisco, highlighting the versatility of persimmons in various dishes across different restaurants...
10 Feb 2017
Tablet Fry Up Something New for Hanukkah 19 Dec 2016
Jews from Macedonia have a traditional dish called leek kofta, with variations made from lamb, beef, or potatoes and cheese. The recipe involves roasting lee...
19 Dec 2016
Tablet How to Have a Sweet New Year—Moroccan Style 28 Sep 2016
Carrots have long been a symbolic food for Rosh Hashanah, representing plenty and prosperity. In Moroccan Jewish tradition, a salad made from carrots cut int...
28 Sep 2016
Tablet How To Make ‘Eggplant Caviar’ 31 May 2016
Azerbaijan is home to a historic Jewish community dating back centuries. While once numbering around 59,000, most have since emigrated, with many settling in...
31 May 2016
Tablet How To Make a New Kind of Black-and-White Cookie 23 Feb 2016
Rachael Fox, while working in a cafe on Marthas Vineyard, created a new version of the black-and-white cookie inspired by her fond memories of Canters Deli i...
23 Feb 2016
Tablet How To Put a Syrian Spin on Your Hanukkah Feast 2 Dec 2015
Syrian Jews often include meatballs like albondigas or keftes in their Hanukkah meals, a tradition stemming from their heritage in Aleppo. One recipe, handed...
2 Dec 2015
Tablet Beef Up Your Pumpkin 28 Oct 2015
The text discusses the author's experience with an Argentinian dish called carbonada criolla, a beef stew traditionally served in a pumpkin or squash. The st...
28 Oct 2015