Tag: "Jewish food"

Minnesotans Celebrate Israel’s Birthday at the State Fair Grounds

Minnesotans Celebrate Israel’s Birthday at the State Fair Grounds

The Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration At the State Fair grounds felt like an Israeli shuk right here in Minnesota. We were there to tell you about it.

Shabbat 250: Shabbat Dinner For Hundreds Of Jews On Campus

Shabbat 250: Shabbat Dinner For Hundreds Of Jews On Campus

On April 19th, 250 Jewish students came together on campus to celebrate a Shabbat dinner, through the efforts of U of M Chabad and Hillel.

Book Review: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook

Book Review: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook

I missed the book signing, but Deb Perlman’s Smitten Kitchen Cookbook is filled with recipes that will delight your taste buds and earn you a place at every dinner with your in-laws.

Book Review: Andrew Zimmern’s Field Guide To Exceptionally Weird, Wild & Wonderful Foods

Book Review: Andrew Zimmern’s Field Guide To Exceptionally Weird, Wild & Wonderful Foods

Andrew Zimmern’s Field Guide To Exceptionally Weird, Wild & Wonderful foods is a joy to read. It’s not for picky eaters, but for those interested in bat meat and brains, this is the book for you.

This new cookbook brings the history, beauty, flavor, passion and sheer heart stopping delight of Jerusalem to your table
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Jerusalem: A Masterpiece Of Israeli and Palestinian Cooking

Jerusalem, a new cookbook by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi explores the rich history and culture of Jerusalem through the food traditions of one Israeli and one Palestinian.

Biker Jon Wood

Wandering by Bike: Hazon Riders Hit the Twin Cities Tonight!

Why would 57 Jews ride 3,600 miles across the country on bicycles? Haven’t we wandered enough? Hazon means vision, and these bikers are committed to creating healthier and more sustainable communities in the Jewish world and beyond.

Me and my Matzah!

Shiksa Eats: Wait. Is Matzah a Bread? Or a Cracker?

Matzah has been called the drywall of unleavened bread. Well, I bet even drywall is better with pizza toppings.

Aunt Leah’s Candied Sweet Potatoes

Aunt Leah’s Candied Sweet Potatoes

In my relentless quest to get you folks back in the kitchen I submit for your approval my Aunt Leah’s Candied Sweet Potatoes.

Have Your Kugel and Eat It Too (In Moderation)

Have Your Kugel and Eat It Too (In Moderation)

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been surrounded by delicious Jewish foods. And G-d forbid any of it goes to waste.

Goyish vs. Jewish: Noshin’ Edition

Goyish vs. Jewish: Noshin’ Edition

A humorous look at what Jews eat and what’s left for the everyone else.

Noshin’ Review: Encyclopedia of Jewish Food

Noshin’ Review: Encyclopedia of Jewish Food

Ever wanted a basic recipe for za’atar, or to know the history of kugel? “Encyclopedia of Jewish Food” might be just the book you’re looking for.

The ocean at Asilomar Conference Center

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.