Remembering Cecil’s Owner David Leventhal
The TC Jewfolk community lost an icon earlier this month – the longtime owner and head mensch of Cecil’s Deli, David Leventhal, died at the age of 85. Cecil’s Deli […]
February 28, 2024
February 16, 2024
Leah Koenig To Talk ‘Portico,’ Jewish Cuisine At Temple Israel
The seeds of writer and cookbook author Leah Koenig’s new cookbook, Portico: Cooking and Feasting in Rome’s Jewish Kitchen, were planted 15 years ago on her honeymoon. “We ended up […]
January 29, 2024
Sprinkle It Sweet Shop Is Sprinkled With Creativity
Janna Kleineman, owner and creator of Sprinkle It, opened her business in August of last year. Inspired by her love for baking, the support of her three daughters and her […]
January 4, 2024
The Quest For The Perfect Challah
“Nu?” He had taken a bite and was chewing slowly. I was waiting impatiently for him to give his first impression. “It’s good,” he said slowly. “’Good?’ What does ‘good’ […]
December 26, 2023
Noshing With Netta: Butternut Squash, Parsnip, Apple Soup
Hi, I’m Netta and I really like cooking. I started when I was 4 years old. During the pandemic, I created Noshing with Netta, a YouTube channel where I show viewers how […]
December 22, 2023
‘Babka, Boulou & Blintzes’ Showcases Jewish History Of Chocolate
I’m going to make a bold statement and declare that chocolate is essential and versatile – found in everything from cookies to chili – it even goes well with cheese! […]
December 5, 2023
Where To Get Sufganiyot In Time For Hanukkah?
With Hanukkah just around the corner, now is the perfect time to think about where you can purchase sufganiyot for the holiday. Sufganiyot (the Hebrew word for “donuts”) are a […]
October 6, 2023
New Cookbook Celebrates Jewish Cuisine Of Italy
With the High Holidays, Sukkot, Shemini Azeret and Simchat Torah upon us, many Jewish people can’t help but think about food, from what they’ll eat (apples and honey, challah) to […]
September 14, 2023
What Makes This Apple Cake Recipe Jewish?
My father’s family is squarely Ashkenazi: Lithuanians and Poles who came through Ellis Island, raised families in New York, some retired to Florida, others made their way west to California […]
September 12, 2023
Renowned Cookbook Author Adeena Sussman Brings ‘Shabbat’ Tour To Minneapolis
Adeena Sussman has co-authored 15 cookbooks, including three with model-turned-cookbook author Chrissy Teigen. Four years after her first solo effort, Sababa, hit the shelves Sussman had doubts as her newest […]