On a trip to Tuscany in 2011, I visited Pitigliano, a small medieval town located on a tuff hill in […]
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The History of Kugel and Poppy seed walnut kugel recipe
When I asked why the word “kigel” disappeared from the American Jewish culinary vocabulary, I was told it is due to a set of pelvic floor exercised by the same name, invented in 1948 by Arnold Kegal.
Oy Gevalt! Rosh Hashanah is Tonight!
Or everything you need in order to prepare a full festive feast in three hours or less (including, but not […]
Ladino in the air, Sephardi foods on the table
Another month, another mouthwatering potluck for Washington’s group of Ladino-speaking Jews: Lilian Katz has brought her kuajado di spinaka, a […]
Rosh Hashanah Seder Blessings (Yehi Ratzon)
Symbolic prayers for Rosh Hashanah seder, also known as Yehi Ratzones, named after the beginning of each blessing.
Your Guide to the Symbolic Foods of the Rosh Hashanah Seder
The Yehi Ratzon blessings, which have their roots in the Babylonian Talmud, have been rising in popularity in modern Israel. Here are the foods that will add meaning to your holiday meal.
Why Israeli falafel is, well, Israeli
What is the most Israeli food? You’re probably thinking of falafel. And you’re probably right, assuming that the question has […]
Israeli/Arab chopped vegetable salad
Here’s a great idea to adopt: Eat more Israeli/Arab salad. Just to emphasize some of the benefits of eating Israeli/Arab […]
Israeli breakfast
Israeli breakfast is a term known to any tourist who has ever visited the country. The extravaganza of all breakfasts […]