Culinary Traditions

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The great divide – a New York born bagel maker explains what separates bagels from beigels

Jewish Chronicle · 11 Nov

Dan Martensen, co-founder of London's It's Bagels and a New York native, discusses the fundamental differences between traditional UK beigels and their more extravagant New York bagel counterparts.

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Perlette’s apple cake

Jewish Chronicle · 4 Nov

A cherished family recipe, Perlettes apple cake, connects generations through a shared love of baking.

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Chocolate-Tahini Pomegranate Clusters

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 30 Oct

Leah Koenig presents a simple and delightful recipe for no-bake Chocolate-Tahini Pomegranate Clusters, combining the rich flavors of chocolate and tahini with the fresh, tangy burst of pomegranate seeds.

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Sixteen soups to warm up with this Succot

Jewish Chronicle · 16 Oct

With Succot, the Jewish festival where meals are often eaten outdoors, heralding the soup season, this collection features 16 diverse recipes ideal for al fresco dining.

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A Green New Year

Paola Gavin in Tablet · 1 Oct

Exploring the historical and cultural significance of Swiss chard, this piece delves into its prominence in Mediterranean diets and Jewish culinary traditions, particularly during Rosh Hashanah.

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Beautifully Jewish High Holiday Table

Unorthodox · 27 Sep

Exploring the spiritual and communal dimensions of the Jewish dining table, this episode offers practical tips and cultural insights for enhancing Rosh Hashanah celebrations.

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Early Autumn Fruit Platter

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 12 Sep

Leah Koenig shares the joys of creating an early autumn fruit platter, highlighting the seasonal transition as kids return to school and she nears the completion of her Jewish desserts cookbook.

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How I Prepare for the Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah

Sonya's Prep · 5 Sep

In the video, the creator shares their personal approach to preparing for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

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This Palestinian chef loves Bethlehem's cuisine. He's afraid it could soon be destroyed

Sam Lin-Sommer in Forward · 3 Jul

Fadi Kattan, a Franco-Palestinian chef from Bethlehem, is passionate about preserving Palestinian cuisine and its cultural heritage, which includes a mix of Christian and Muslim traditions.

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Jewish Childhood Comfort Foods From Around the Globe

Naomi Kaye Honova in Kveller · 15 May

Jewish childhood comfort foods from various regions around the world invoke warm memories for those who grew up within these diverse Jewish communities.

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From Stigma to Staple

Orge Castellano in Tablet · 8 Feb

The article explores the complex history of the eggplant in medieval Spain, particularly its association with Sephardic Jews.

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Heading North: Ep. 394

Unorthodox · 28 Dec 2023

This episode covers three diverse topics: Franz Kafka's complicated relationship with Zionism and Hebrew as explored through his manuscripts at the National Library of Israel; insights from Gadi Taub on Israeli politics and U.S.-Israel relations from his new podcast; and a journey to Montreal, delving into the history and culture of its Jewish community, emphasizing their unique Yiddish heritage.

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Cynar Spritz

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 29 Aug 2023

"PORTICO: Cooking and Feasting in Rome's Jewish Kitchen" by Leah Koenig is a new cookbook that explores the 2,000-year old Jewish history in Rome and the vibrant community that maintains its traditions and cuisine.

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Meet the ‘Top Chef’ contestant who made matzo balls famous in Kentucky

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 9 Jun 2023

Sara Bradley, a contestant on the reality show Top Chef, gained fame for her unique twists on Jewish and Southern cuisine.

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Moroccan fish tagine and carrot salad help complete Judaism’s best holiday

LMarkoe in Forward · 11 Oct 2022

This article discusses the Jewish holiday of Sukkot and the author's experience celebrating it.

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Get a taste of Bonnie Stern's first cookbook in over a decade

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 29 Sep 2022

Bonnie Stern, a celebrated cookbook author, collaborates with her daughter Anna Rupert to release "Don't Worry, Just Cook," marking her first cookbook in over a decade that embraces the change brought by the social media era.

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Big Cheese: Ep. 298

Unorthodox · 16 Dec 2021

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss a cream cheese shortage and its surprising causes, followed by discussions with Dorothy Kalins on her cookbook 'The Kitchen Whisperers' and Ruth Wisse on her memoir 'Free Like a Jew.'

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Wacky Mac vanished from Canadian grocery shelves and Jews are freaking out

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 18 Oct 2021

The episode delves into the sudden disappearance of Wacky Mac, a popular kosher macaroni and cheese, from Canadian stores, leaving Jewish communities scrambling to find it.

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Winter White

Joan Nathan in Tablet · 21 Jan 2020

Israeli chef Yoram Nitzan, known for his seafood at the renowned Mul-Yam restaurant which sadly burned down in 2015, has shifted to cooking kosher cuisine at Nomi in the Intercontinental David Hotel in Tel Aviv.

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What Is ‘Jewish Food’?

Leah Koenig in Tablet · 27 Apr 2018

Jewish cuisine is a complex and diverse tapestry that reflects centuries of geographical movement and cultural exchange.

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Matzo Ball Soup—and Hold the Eggs

Rebecca Klempner in Tablet · 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.

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A Dessert for the Hanukkah-Christmas Eclipse

Elissa Goldstein in Tablet · 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 a crossover celebration of Hanukkah and Christmas.

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A Taste of Hungary. And Morocco. And Iraq. And Bulgaria. And Libya.

Dana Kessler in Tablet · 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 traditional Jewish cooking in the Diaspora.

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Life with S’chug

Talya Halkin in Jewish Review of Books · 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, reflecting her Israeli roots and diverse culinary influences.

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A Taste of Spain at the Seder: How to Make Chicken Marbella

Elin Schoen Brockman in Tablet · 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, capers, white wine, brown sugar, oregano, and garlic in a savory, aromatic blend.

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