Daily Podcasts Video Research
Unorthodox headphones In Unorthodox We Trust Ep. 20 17 Dec 2015
In a live episode of Unorthodox from Washington DC, Jewish food expert Joan Nathan discusses Yemenite chicken soup, Libyan Jewish cuisine, and her experience...
17 Dec 2015
Tablet Matzo Balls on the Mediterranean 8 Dec 2015
Keton, a historic Tel Aviv restaurant established in 1945, has been a hub for Israeli artists, writers, and musicians, serving traditional Ashkenazi dishes s...
8 Dec 2015
Jewish Action The Chef’s Table: New Twists on Traditional Dishes for Your Chanukah Celebrations 4 Dec 2015
Three diverse and delicious dairy dishes perfect for Chanukah celebrations are highlighted in this piece. The first dish is Individual Mac N Cheese by Kim Ku...
4 Dec 2015
Tablet The Trouble With Latkes 3 Dec 2015
The author reflects on their lack of enthusiasm for latkes, despite coming from a family of potato lovers and belonging to a Jewish community with strong ass...
3 Dec 2015
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
Tablet There When I Need Them: Bagels and Judaism, Thankfully 14 Oct 2015
The author reflects on receiving a gift of bagels from Zabars, highlighting the deep connection between bagels and their Jewish identity. The bagels evoke fe...
14 Oct 2015
Tablet Bringing Israeli Cuisine to American Kitchens 7 Oct 2015
Israeli cuisine has gained popularity in America largely due to the success of Philadelphia-based chef Michael Solomonov and his restaurant Zahav. The releas...
7 Oct 2015
Tablet Daniel Thompson, Whose Machine Industrialized Bagel Production, Dies at 94 22 Sep 2015
Daniel Thompson, the inventor of the Thompson Bagel Machine, passed away at 94. He revolutionized the bagel industry by creating a machine that automated bag...
22 Sep 2015
Tablet A Yom Kippur Break-Fast Menu Worth Fasting For 17 Sep 2015
For a delicious Yom Kippur break-fast menu that will make fasting worth it, consider preparing dishes like Charred Eggplant Dip with Maple Drizzle, Carameliz...
17 Sep 2015
Jewish Review of Books Vegetarian in Vilna 16 Sep 2015
Fania Lewando, a chef and owner of Vilna's Vegetarian-Dietetic Restaurant in pre-Holocaust Poland, highlighted the benefits of plant-based foods in her 1938 ...
16 Sep 2015
Tablet Rosh Hashanah Recipe: Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Prunes 11 Sep 2015
The author shares a recipe for Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Prunes inspired by their experiences in Morocco and Israel, aiming to evoke warm flavors for Ros...
11 Sep 2015
Tablet A Honey Like No Other 10 Sep 2015
Tami Ganeles Weiser is a multi-talented professional with a background in law and a passion for food. She is a writer, food anthropologist, culinary educator...
10 Sep 2015
Tablet The No-Toasting Policy at Murray’s Bagels Is… Toast 9 Sep 2015
Murrays Bagels in New York, known for its no-toasting policy on bagels for almost 20 years, has recently reversed this rule due to customer demand. The decis...
9 Sep 2015
Tablet How To Make a Rosh Hashanah Dessert That’s Not Just Apples and Honey 8 Sep 2015
Rosh Hashanah offers more than just apples and honey for its festive meals; the holiday also includes eating pomegranates, dates, and new fruits of the seaso...
8 Sep 2015
Jewish Action Fabulous Fall Foods to Serve in the Sukkah 27 Aug 2015
Sukkot, a holiday celebrating the harvest, involves meals in temporary shelters, symbolizing the ancestors' desert dwellings. To honor this theme, focus on f...
27 Aug 2015
Tablet How To Make Stuffed Grape Leaves, an Ancient Treat That Crosses Borders 19 Aug 2015
The article discusses the ancient origins of stuffed grape leaves, a popular dish in Jewish communities around the Middle East with variations in Greek, Iraq...
19 Aug 2015
Tablet Inspiration in the Form of an Empty Freezer 17 Aug 2015
The text provides a recipe for Plum Pecan Rugelach by Margot Kahn, inspired by Anna Zylberberg's recipe, and a recipe for Red Plum Jam by Kate Lebo. The ruge...
17 Aug 2015
Tablet Matzo Ball Soup—and Hold the Eggs 5 Aug 2015
A mother recounts the challenges of adjusting her family's diet after discovering her daughter's egg allergy, leading to the need for eggless Jewish recipes....
5 Aug 2015
Tablet How To Make Fessenjan, a Sweet and Savory Persian Stew 1 Jul 2015
The article discusses the traditional Persian stew called Fessenjan, a sweet and savory dish made with chicken, walnuts, pomegranates, onions, and turmeric. ...
1 Jul 2015
Tablet No Brisket, No Chopped Liver: Recipes for a Meat-Free Jewish Kitchen 26 May 2015
Fania Lewando, a prominent figure in early 20th-century Vilna, advocated for a meat-free lifestyle and published The Vilna Vegetarian Cookbook in 1938, showc...
26 May 2015
Tablet Rugelach, an American Treat 20 May 2015
Rugelach, the beloved rolled cookies filled with dried fruits, nuts, or chocolate, are actually an American invention rather than an Old World treat. The Eur...
20 May 2015
Forward Michael Solomonov 8 Apr 2015
Michael Solomonov is transforming the availability of sophisticated Israeli cuisine in the United States through his acclaimed Philadelphia restaurant, Zahav...
8 Apr 2015
Tablet Max and Eli Sussman’s Brisket and Potato Kugel 2 Apr 2015
Brothers Max and Eli Sussman recently celebrated the release of their cookbook with a Passover seder featuring dishes that blend traditional and modern flavo...
2 Apr 2015
Tablet Passover’s Kitchen Revelation: Cutting Down on Food Waste 31 Mar 2015
The author reflects on the upcoming Passover holiday and the concept of chametz (leavened foods) in a broader context of food waste. They discuss the environ...
31 Mar 2015
Jewish Action Pesach Dieters, Take Note: You Can Have Your Potato—and Eat It, Too! 3 Mar 2015
Potatoes often get a bad rap for being perceived as fattening due to their carb content, but they are actually nutritious and low in fat, providing essential...
3 Mar 2015
Jewish Action Chocolate Heaven for Purim 11 Feb 2015
As Purim approaches, Eileen Goltz reflects on her children's creative costume choices for the holiday and channels her energy into making delicious treats fo...
11 Feb 2015
Jewish Action Hard Truths about Hard Liquor 11 Feb 2015
Many Orthodox Jewish occasions involve the consumption of hard liquor like whiskey and scotch, but it's crucial to note that liquor production may involve no...
11 Feb 2015
Tablet For the Love of Braided Bread 30 Jan 2015
Sarah Klegman and Elina Tilipman are the creative minds behind Challah Hub, a project dedicated to reinventing the classic Jewish bread, challah. Through the...
30 Jan 2015
Forward Jewel-Toned Winter Slaw 2 Jan 2015
The article discusses a vibrant and flavorful winter slaw recipe shared by the author's friend Judy, referred to as the "Slaw Queen." The slaw features beets...
2 Jan 2015
Tablet A Dessert for the Hanukkah-Christmas Eclipse 24 Dec 2014
The text discusses the unique dessert, koeksisters, a South African sweet that combines elements of both a donut and a cookie, making it a perfect treat for ...
24 Dec 2014
Tablet The Perfect Wine to Drink With Your Latkes 17 Dec 2014
For Hanukkah celebrations, when enjoying traditional oily foods like latkes and knishes, consider pairing them with sparkling white wine like Prosecco or Cav...
17 Dec 2014
Tablet Vegan Sweet and Savory Mini Latkes 16 Dec 2014
The text discusses a vegan recipe for Sweet and Savory Mini Latkes, emphasizing healthy and beautiful plant-based eating during Hanukkah. It encourages simpl...
16 Dec 2014
Tablet Give Your Latkes a Taste of Texas 15 Dec 2014
The author reflects on their Jewish identity through various life stages, highlighting their connection to Jewish culture, particularly through food. They sh...
15 Dec 2014
Tablet A Moroccan Feast for Hanukkah: Hold the Latkes 12 Dec 2014
A Hanukkah celebration at a Brooklyn home highlighted Moroccan Jewish culinary traditions, featuring dishes like chicken levivot and sfenj (Moroccan doughnut...
12 Dec 2014
Tablet What To Eat During the Festival of Lights 11 Dec 2014
As Hanukkah approaches, the celebration's culinary traditions shine with comforting and delicious food like latkes and jelly donuts. From classic recipes lik...
11 Dec 2014
Tablet Remembering a Jewish Food Giant 5 Dec 2014
Gil Marks, a renowned Jewish food scholar, passed away at 62 in Jerusalem. An ordained rabbi and prolific writer, his monumental work, "Encyclopedia of Jewis...
5 Dec 2014
Jewish Action Chanukah’s Coming: Ta’am to Make the Latkes 1 Dec 2014
The article discusses various recipes for latkes, a traditional Jewish dish commonly enjoyed during Chanukah. The author shares personal memories of making l...
1 Dec 2014
Jewish Action Living the Sweet Life 1 Dec 2014
Excessive sugar consumption, especially added sugars, has been linked to weight gain and various chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease due to thei...
1 Dec 2014
Jewish Action The “Hole” Truth About Sufganiyot 1 Dec 2014
The tradition of eating sufganiyot during Chanukah in Israel is deeply ingrained, with a myth connecting them to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden despite n...
1 Dec 2014
Jewish Action The Little-Known Story Behind the Latke 1 Dec 2014
The emergence of the potato latke, a staple of Chanukah celebrations today, is a relatively recent development dating back to the nineteenth century in Easte...
1 Dec 2014
Tablet This Thanksgiving, Try Kosher Stuffing Soup 24 Nov 2014
Ronnie Fein, a food writer and cookbook author from Stamford, CT, faced the challenge of creating a dish that would cater to both vegetarians and meat lovers...
24 Nov 2014
Tablet A Taste of Hungary. And Morocco. And Iraq. And Bulgaria. And Libya. 18 Nov 2014
Janna Gur, a prominent figure in Israeli culinary circles, has shifted her focus in her new cookbook "Jewish Soul Food: From Minsk to Marrakesh" to tradition...
18 Nov 2014
Tablet Sampling the Latest Trends in Kosher Food 14 Nov 2014
Kosherfest, a renowned two-day kosher food expo, featured various trends in kosher food this year, including the arrival of Israels Marzipan Bakery in Americ...
14 Nov 2014
Tablet Meet the Woman Who Keeps Tootsie Rolls Kosher 10 Nov 2014
Phyllis Koegel, the marketing director of the Orthodox Union's Kosher Division, plays a crucial role in persuading companies worldwide to obtain kosher certi...
10 Nov 2014
Tablet How To Make Hummus Like Chef Einat Admony 6 Nov 2014
Israeli Chef Einat Admony, known for her restaurants in New York City, shares tips on making hummus and eggplant mousse reminiscent of baba ghanoush in a vid...
6 Nov 2014
Tablet How To Make Middle Eastern Stuffed Vegetables 22 Oct 2014
The article discusses the traditional Middle Eastern method of making stuffed vegetables, which differs from the American version involving peppers and tomat...
22 Oct 2014
Tablet The Humble Pita Bread Gets a Culinary Makeover 14 Oct 2014
Pita bread in Israel is undergoing a culinary makeover, with gourmet pita establishments offering upscale fillings like lamb kebab and chicken steak. Celebri...
14 Oct 2014
Forward The Making of a Plum-Perfect Honey Cake 25 Sep 2014
Liza Schoenfein discusses her recent exploration with honey cake recipes leading up to the High Holy Days. Delving into developing a gluten-free honey cake r...
25 Sep 2014
Forward Recipe: Plum-Perfect Honey Cake 25 Sep 2014
This recipe offers a gluten-free twist on the traditional Rosh Hashanah honey cake by incorporating Italian plums for a seasonal flavor. The ingredients incl...
25 Sep 2014