Noshin’ Passover Prep: Almond Macaroons
Every Passover I make these dense, chewy, delicious little goodies. My favorite part? I serve them before the meal — because free people get to eat dessert first.
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
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
A simple, delicious cake appropriate for shiva, any Jewish life-cycle event — or heck, a Thursday evening.
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
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
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
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
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
Your bubbeleh may have fried everything for Hanukkah, but new times call for (at least a few) new treats on the Hanukkah table.