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Tablet Beyond Cheesecake and Blintzes: A Shavuot Recipe With Meaning 30 May 2014
Shavuot, a holiday celebrating the Jewish connection to the Torah, often focuses on dairy foods like cheese blintzes and cheesecakes. However, the article su...
30 May 2014
Tablet That New Kebab Joint’s Secret Ingredient? A Beloved Cult Star 27 May 2014
Avi Bitter, a former underground Mizrahi music star in Israel, gained fame through low-budget cult films and TV appearances after facing bankruptcy. With a n...
27 May 2014
Tablet From Souvlaki to Eggplant Salad, Greek Cuisine Is on the Rise in Israel 7 May 2014
In Israel, Greek cuisine is experiencing a surge in popularity alongside Balkan food, with many eateries offering authentic Greek dishes and ingredients. Not...
7 May 2014
Tablet The Upper West Side’s New Kosher Sports Bar 2 May 2014
Joey Allaham and David Kolotkin, known for Prime Grill steakhouse in Midtown, have expanded to the Upper West Side with Prime Burger, a kosher sports bar ser...
2 May 2014
Tablet Passover Cocktails For Each of the Ten Plagues 11 Apr 2014
The article discusses creating Passover cocktails inspired by the Ten Plagues, keeping in mind the restrictions on consuming chametz during the holiday. It h...
11 Apr 2014
Tablet Passover Recipes to Cook With Kids 10 Apr 2014
This article highlights the benefits of cooking Passover recipes with kids, emphasizing the importance of engaging children in meal preparation to deepen the...
10 Apr 2014
Tablet Brooklyn BBQ Finds Its Way to Jaffa 2 Apr 2014
Pundak De-Luxe is a new Brooklyn-style barbecue restaurant in Jaffa, Israel, offering artisanal smoked meats inspired by traditional American BBQ methods. Th...
2 Apr 2014
Forward Remembering Art Raymond, Who Provided Yiddishkeit in a Black Sombrero 14 Mar 2014
Art Raymond, a multifaceted American Jewish performer who passed away at 91, had a diverse career spanning Jewish and Latin music. Born Rosen in Brooklyn, he...
14 Mar 2014
Jewish Review of Books Life with S’chug 5 Mar 2014
Einat Admony's book "Balaboosta" shares a blend of Mediterranean recipes alongside personal stories of her life as a chef, mother, and wife in New York City,...
5 Mar 2014
Tablet How Froot Loops Helped Me Create a Culinary Connection to the Jewish World 13 Feb 2014
A person born to convert parents recounts how Froot Loops became their first Jewish food, providing a sense of belonging within a Jewish family environment, ...
13 Feb 2014
Tablet The Hebrew Calendar Guides the Menu at This Israeli Restaurant 10 Feb 2014
Meshek Barzilay, an organic vegetarian restaurant in Tel Aviv, has a unique Hebrew Menu concept where each Hebrew month has a special seasonal menu created b...
10 Feb 2014
Tablet The Land of Milk and Honey Becomes a Land of High-End Chocolate 5 Feb 2014
Israel's chocolate scene is evolving, with the upcoming second annual Chocolate Week highlighting the creativity and innovation of local chocolatiers. Event ...
5 Feb 2014
Tablet Israel’s New Gourmet Arabic Restaurant Is a Hit 4 Feb 2014
Magdalena, a new upscale Arabic restaurant in Israel owned by Arab Christian chef Yousef Hanna, has gained popularity for its gourmet Galilee-style Arabic cu...
4 Feb 2014
Tablet How To Make Dampfnudeln, the Ultimate Dessert for New Year’s Eve 27 Dec 2013
This article discusses the Bavarian dessert Dampfnudeln, which translates to steamed dumplings. Originating from southern Germany and popularized by Catholic...
27 Dec 2013
Jewish Action A Dairy Delicious Chanukah/Hannukah 1 Dec 2013
Chanukah festivities traditionally include fried foods like latkes and sufganiyot to commemorate the miracle of the oil lasting for eight days. While dairy d...
1 Dec 2013
Tablet How To Make the Ultimate Sufganiyot—Israeli Jelly Doughnuts—for Hanukkah 25 Nov 2013
In Israel, sufganiyot, or jelly doughnuts, are a traditional Hanukkah treat made by bakers during the eight-day holiday. The word sufganiyot combines Greek a...
25 Nov 2013
Tablet How To Make the Perfect Thanksgivukkah Meal 25 Nov 2013
For the unique convergence of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah, bloggers and foodies suggest a festive meal blending traditional dishes from both holidays. Ideas in...
25 Nov 2013
Tablet You Love Latkes. You Love Brisket. For Hanukkah, Put Your Two Loves Together. 20 Nov 2013
The author discusses their journey of discovering Jewish culinary traditions through personal experiences and relationships. Despite not having a strong culi...
20 Nov 2013
Tablet Turkey Donuts vs. Latke Taquitos 18 Nov 2013
In preparation for the rare event of Thanksgivukkah, which marks the confluence of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah, various hybrid food items have emerged. Joan Na...
18 Nov 2013
Tablet Sweet Potato Recipes for Thanksgivukkah 13 Nov 2013
With Thanksgivukkah approaching, the article presents four sweet potato recipes perfect for the occasion: a classic sweet potato casserole with marshmallows ...
13 Nov 2013
Tablet Jews From Cochin Bring Their Unique Indian Cuisine to Israeli Diners 23 Oct 2013
The article discusses the rich culinary tradition of the Cochin Jews of South India who have brought their unique Indian cuisine to Israel, particularly in t...
23 Oct 2013
Tablet Israeli Chefs Go Back to Their Roots To Find Inspiration in the Kitchen 30 Sep 2013
Israeli chefs are rediscovering their culinary roots as a source of inspiration, reclaiming traditional dishes influenced by their familial pasts. Avi Biton ...
30 Sep 2013
Tablet How To Bake the Ultimate Challah—for Rosh Hashanah or Anytime 28 Aug 2013
The article discusses the significance of challah and its variations for different Jewish communities. Originally a symbol of an offering, challah now repres...
28 Aug 2013
Forward 'Ottolenghi' Offers Fantastic Twists on Rosh Hashanah Recipes 27 Aug 2013
'Ottolenghi: The Cookbook' by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi offers innovative twists on traditional Rosh Hashanah recipes, focusing on dishes popularized ...
27 Aug 2013
Tablet Culinary Revolution Brings the Flavor of the Far East to the Middle East 14 Aug 2013
Israel's culinary landscape is experiencing an Asian-inspired revolution, with restaurants like Taizu offering a fusion of street foods from Southeast Asian ...
14 Aug 2013
Tablet Challah Food Truck Hits the Road in Columbus 8 Jul 2013
Challah, a new food truck in Columbus, OH, offers Jewish-inspired deli sandwiches on freshly baked challah rolls, such as whitefish salad with latkes and cor...
8 Jul 2013
Tablet Kosher Barbecue Maven Shares His Secret Recipe for the Perfect Dry Rub 3 Jul 2013
Ari White, a kosher barbecue expert, shares his secret 12-spice rub recipe for perfect dry rub meat, learned from his father in Texas and now used in his Yon...
3 Jul 2013
Tablet The Ultimate Dessert for July Fourth: Red, White, and Blue Fruit Crisp 2 Jul 2013
The author discusses their preference for buttery single-crust fruit pies over traditional double-crusted ones, inspired by family recipes and Jewish cookboo...
2 Jul 2013
Tablet For Bourekas, Shape Matters 17 Jun 2013
The Chief Rabbinate in Israel is implementing a new law to distinguish between dairy and parve (neither meat nor dairy) bourekas by their shape, as opposed t...
17 Jun 2013
Tablet How To Make the Ultimate Blintzes 8 May 2013
The article explores the multicultural origins of blintzes, highlighting their connections to various regions such as Cochin in Southern India, China, and Tu...
8 May 2013
Tablet A New York Bakery’s Israeli Roots 10 Apr 2013
Uri Scheft, a Jewish baker with Israeli and Danish roots, founded Breads Bakery in New York City, blending European and Jewish influences in his pastries and...
10 Apr 2013
Forward A Very Syrian Passover with Cookbook Author Jennifer Abadi 28 Mar 2013
Jennifer Abadi, cookbook author and culinary instructor, delves into Syrian Passover traditions, offering insights into Syrian-Jewish cuisine and Passover fa...
28 Mar 2013
Tablet A Taste of Spain at the Seder: How to Make Chicken Marbella 22 Mar 2013
"Chicken Marbella," a dish from The Silver Palate Cookbook, has become a popular main course at Passover Seders for many families, combining prunes, olives, ...
22 Mar 2013
Jewish Review of Books Chopped Herring and the Making of the American Kosher Certification System 18 Mar 2013
The article discusses a scandal in the American kosher certification system that occurred in 1986 involving the certification of vinegar used in Acme Chopped...
18 Mar 2013
Jewish Review of Books Not Just Hummus 27 Feb 2013
"Jerusalem: A Cookbook" by Ottolenghi and Tamimi and "Breaking Bread in the Galilee" by Abbie Rosner offer insights into the diverse food cultures of Jerusal...
27 Feb 2013
Jewish Review of Books Melting Pot 27 Feb 2013
Joan Nathan's "Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France" delves into the complex and diverse world of Jewish-French culinary cul...
27 Feb 2013
Tablet How To Make the Ultimate Hamantaschen for Purim 20 Feb 2013
Hamantaschen, the triangular cookies associated with Purim, are a relatively new addition to Jewish cuisine, originating in Bohemia two to three centuries ag...
20 Feb 2013
Tablet Kibbutz Cuisine Gets Its Due 16 Jan 2013
The Paris Cookbook Fair will feature Israeli authors Assi Haim and Ofer Vardi discussing the often overlooked kibbutz cuisine, highlighted in their popular b...
16 Jan 2013
Tablet Why Eating Chinese Food on Christmas Is a Sacred Tradition for American Jews 25 Dec 2012
Eating Chinese food on Christmas has become a sacred tradition for American Jews, blending cultural influences and asserting Jewish-American identity. This p...
25 Dec 2012
Tablet The Ultimate Latke 5 Dec 2012
Potato latkes are a beloved Hanukkah tradition that have become popular among Jews for their crispy and delicious taste. Before the introduction of the potat...
5 Dec 2012
Tablet Israel Goes Vegan 28 Nov 2012
Veganism is gaining popularity in Israel, a country known for its meat-loving culinary traditions. The trend was sparked by animal-rights activists who popul...
28 Nov 2012
Tablet The Taste of Jerusalem 15 Oct 2012
Chefs Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi, originally from Jerusalem but now based in London, collaborated on "Jerusalem: A Cookbook" to revisit the flavors of ...
15 Oct 2012
Tablet Comparing Apples to Apples 13 Sep 2012
Tablet magazine conducted a taste test at Manhattan's Union Square Farmers Market involving six locally grown apple varieties - Red Delicious, Honeycrisp, Pr...
13 Sep 2012
Tablet Make a Better Brisket 11 Sep 2012
Adam Sobel, a chef at Bourbon Steak in Washington, D.C., shares tips for making a delicious brisket, a Jewish holiday staple that has evolved over time. Bris...
11 Sep 2012
Jewish Action Vacationing for the Frugal: Tips for the Cost-Conscious Traveler 8 Aug 2012
The text offers tips for cost-conscious travelers looking to save money during vacation. Suggestions include opting for a staycation to save on food and acco...
8 Aug 2012
Tablet Ice Cream’s Jewish Innovators 2 Aug 2012
Multiple Jewish innovators have made significant contributions to the ice cream industry. Reuben Mattus, a Polish immigrant, revolutionized the business by c...
2 Aug 2012
Tablet My Cousin, The Barbecue Maven 5 Jul 2012
Pete Wells of The New York Times awarded two out of four stars to Hill Country, a Chelsea barbecue restaurant owned by Marc Glosserman, the cousin of the aut...
5 Jul 2012
Tablet L.A.’s Jewish Top Foodie 27 Jun 2012
Jonathan Gold, a Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic, is known as L.A.'s top foodie for his unique approach to reviewing restaurants, especially focusing on o...
27 Jun 2012
Tablet Melting Pot 19 Mar 2012
The text explores the culinary tradition of kubbeh, focusing on the experience at Mordoch in Machaneh Yehuda, Jerusalem. The Agai family, known for their han...
19 Mar 2012
Forward Making Foodie Resolutions for New Year 8 Jan 2012
Food columnist Leah Koenig reflects on making food resolutions for the new year, focusing on being more adventurous in the kitchen, baking bread, donating to...
8 Jan 2012