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Who doesn’t love a tasty hamantashen? Most of the time, we go for the sweet side of this traditional Purim pastry. But thumbing through Amelia Saltsman’s recent book, “The Seasonal Jewish Kitchen”  (Sterling, 2015), I saw this savory … more
(The Nosher via JTA) – Every Jewish home has a sweet and sour meatballs recipe. For some of us it’s scribbled down on a soiled napkin. For others it’s in our favorite Kosher cookbook. And probably for most of us, it’s not written down … more
(The Nosher via JTA) – Cake pops are such a fun, bite-sized way to serve dessert – particularly for special occasions. And I love this unique twist on the decadent combination of chocolate and halva. For those who might be a little wary of a … more
(The Nosher via JTA) – Sports! I’m not really into them, but I absolutely love the Super Bowl. It’s a time for snacks, chips, dips, beer and 12-foot subs. I’m usually the one hosting because I love creating a huge spread of finger foods. I … more
(The Nosher via JTA) – On my fourth day back at work as a high school counselor following three months of maternity leave, I am keenly aware of just how little time exists in each day. Time and sleep (and coffee) are the hottest commodities in my … more
I’m busy. Between work and my community involvement, I’m busy. The idea of coming home and making dinner every night seemed impossible – until now. I recently received a slow cooker as a gift, and it really is a game-changer. I’ve been able … more
(The Nosher via JTA) – I think you know by now that I will try to stuff challah with almost anything: meatballs, pesto, pastrami and even candy bars. So it just seemed silly that I had yet to try and stuff some challah with an entire wheel of … more
“This bread has an intense sour rye flavor that comes almost entirely from the four traditional bread ingredients: flour, water, salt and yeast. Some home recipes for pumpernickel rely on cocoa, molasses or even coffee for flavor. My Dad would … more
LOS ANGELES (JTA) – Persian culture makes up an important part of the Jewish community in New York, Israel and especially Southern California, where some 45,000 Persian Jews reside. The cuisine of this strong, close-knit community is not … more
JTA – When Brazil native Fabio Rosenfeld brought up launching a search for his grandfather’s sister who had survived the Holocaust, I opened my “National Geographic Atlas of the World” to locate her hometown of Reghin. A week later, the … more
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