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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