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.
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What does Judaism say about food and our environment?” this Shabbat Synaplex weekend is for you.
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.
A simple, delicious cake appropriate for shiva, any Jewish life-cycle event — or heck, a Thursday evening.
Now I’m not the greatest chef around, but I’ve had my moments, and the few Jewish cooking moments I’ve had have been thanks to Sara Kasdan, the author of “Love and Knishes: An Irrepressible Guide to Jewish Cooking.”
You want to read this book. You want to buy this book. You want to share this book with everyone you know.
No one tells you that sitting shiva is so food-heavy. But then again, we’re Jewish, so how could it not be?
A smorgasbord of recipe suggestions for celebrating Tu B’Shevat.
A primer on Tu B’Shevat, with suggestions for creating your own Tu B’Shevat seder (complete with lots of wine and chocolate!).
The days of Mogan David Concord & Manischewitz Kosher Wine as your only kosher wine options are over. A guest post on Kosher wine by Beau Farrell of Haskell’s.
This week, Israeli Jew and retired cardiologist Dr. Eli Landau is launching Israel’s first ever cookbook for pork. You’ve got to admit that an Israeli willing to publish a cookbook on pork has guts.