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Honey-Soaked Matzo Fritters (Pizzarelle con Miele)

JL;DR SUMMARY Delving into the rich culinary history of Rome's Jewish community, Leah Koenig introduces readers to "Pizzarelle con Miele," a traditional Passover delicacy akin to matzo brei. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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PassoverHoneyCulinary TraditionsRoman Jewish CuisineMatzoMatzo BreiFrittersJewish Holiday FoodsLeah KoenigPizzarelle Con Miele

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Rome, Italy
"Native to Romes Jewish communitywhere the citys Jewish bakeries turn them out on a strictly seasonal basisthe petite matzo fritters actually more closely resemble matzo meal pancakes (chremslach)."

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