Author Archive for Sara Rice

Noshin’ Columnist Sara Rice is a freelance writer, photographer, and cooking instructor, sharing her chutzpah in the kitchen with the Twin Cities and beyond. She currently leads Noazim, Mount Zion’s 20s/30s group, where she is an active member. When in doubt, look for her at the Lyndale Bulldog, noshing on Vienna beef hot dogs, beer in hand. Contact her at noshinsara@gmail.com.

Noshin': Jewish Foodie Fun in the Twin Cities this Weekend

Noshin’: Jewish Foodie Fun in the Twin Cities this Weekend

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What does Judaism say about food and our environment?” this Shabbat Synaplex weekend is for you.

Noshin' Recipe: Onion-Poppy Seed Bread Ring

Noshin’ Recipe: Onion-Poppy Seed Bread Ring

The twisted ring looks like Queen Esther’s crown, and the onions and poppy seeds are not only delicious but honor this queen’s bravery and piety. It’s also a wonderfully comforting item to bring to a shiva or a tasty addition to the celebration of a baby.

Noshin' Recipe: Gesundheitskuchen, a.k.a., Good Health Cake

Noshin’ Recipe: Gesundheitskuchen, a.k.a., Good Health Cake

A simple, delicious cake appropriate for shiva, any Jewish life-cycle event — or heck, a Thursday evening.

Noshin' Reads "Eating Animals"

Noshin’ Reads “Eating Animals”

You want to read this book. You want to buy this book. You want to share this book with everyone you know.

Noshin': Sitting (and Eating) Shiva

Noshin’: Sitting (and Eating) Shiva

No one tells you that sitting shiva is so food-heavy. But then again, we’re Jewish, so how could it not be?

Noshin': Eating My Heart Out

Noshin’: Eating My Heart Out

A few of the amazing nuggets I thought were worth sharing from the Hazon Food Conference 2009 in Monterrey, California. The 4-day event focused on sustainable agriculture, Jewish ethics, environmentalism, and really delicious meals.

Noshin': Chinese for Christmas and New Year's Eve Treats

Noshin’: Chinese for Christmas and New Year’s Eve Treats

Chinese on Christmas: It’s what Jews do. But, some Asian restaurants in the Twin Cities didn’t get that memo, and not all of them are open Christmas Eve or Day. A lot, in fact, are not I found out. Here are a few places around town you can get your feast on:

Noshin' Recipes: Hanukkah Menu

Noshin’ Recipes: Hanukkah Menu

Chances are, you’re going to want to eat — and possibly serve others — dinner at some point over the course of the eight-night celebration we call Hanukkah (spelling squabbles aside).

Noshin' Recipe: Almond Citrus Olive Oil Cake

Noshin’ Recipe: Almond Citrus Olive Oil Cake

Your bubbeleh may have fried everything for Hanukkah, but new times call for (at least a few) new treats on the Hanukkah table.

Noshin' Recipe: Easy Sufganiyot

Noshin’ Recipe: Easy Sufganiyot

The holiday season is upon us. In one short week, Hanukkah and its eight nights of fried food madness commence. Now, I may be a purist with many things — and often that includes baking — but I have a nifty trick I think you’re going to like: jelly-filled donuts, or sufganiyot, in roughly 15 minutes, with no frying. Is it blasphemy to serve a baked version of a traditionally fried food during the holiday centered around oil? Probably — but I’m doing it anyway.