The new foodie normal: Instead of travel and tours, one-on-one chef video lessons
by Karen Chernick TEL AVIV (JTA) — The reservations were rolling in, and Inbal Baum was preparing for her busiest summer yet of food tours…
Holidays
A holiday marking one societal rupture, Tisha B’Av spurs Jewish creativity amid another
by Penina Beede (JTA) — For many observant Jews, the mourning over the destruction of the two ancient Temples in Jerusalem on the fast of…
Why Are These Icelandic Christmas Sweets Known as ‘Jewish Cookies’?
by Rachel Ringler (JTA) – You have heard of the wandering Jew, but have you heard of the wandering Jewish cookie? As Jews move from…
Shwarma chicken kebabs: Perfectly spiced, quick to make and oh-so-juicy
by Chaya Rappoport (This recipe originally appeared on The Nosher.) If you think chicken kebabs sound boring, I don’t blame you. Usually they are. And…
Here’s a fresh take on whitefish salad: Make it with labneh and lemon
by Rebecca Firkser (The Nosher via JTA) – Few things are more reminiscent of classic Jewish deli fare than whitefish salad. And while buying it…