Mixing Bowl: Edamame Hummus, Jewish Food Democracy, Bourbon Challah Bread Pudding

Graphic by Angelie Zaslavsky
Looking for a riff on the classic hummus? Check out Serious Eats’ Edamame Hummus — interesting idea. We’re not quite sure how it would work out.
“What is a food democracy, and why do we need one?” Asks a blogger on The Blog at 16th and Q, the blog of the DC JCC.
Awards week! The James Beard Foundation announced its semifinalists for its chef and restaurant awards. Looking for an excellent meal in your area? Check out the complete list on Grub Street.
Saveur’s 15 Best Braises includes a simple but flavorful “Jewish-Style Braised Brisket,” just incase you’re looking for something hearty this weekend.
Marcus Samuelson, an Ethiopian-born, Sweedish-raised chef offers up a challah bourbon bread pudding recipe on Slashfood. A perfect way to use up those Shabbat leftovers!
Popular Israeli food chain Aroma gets a write up of it’s food stateside on Serious Eats.
Why I became the Forward’s editor-in-chief
You are surely a friend of the Forward if you’re reading this. And so it’s with excitement and awe — of all that the Forward is, was, and will be — that I introduce myself to you as the Forward’s newest editor-in-chief.
And what a time to step into the leadership of this storied Jewish institution! For 129 years, the Forward has shaped and told the American Jewish story. I’m stepping in at an intense time for Jews the world over. We urgently need the Forward’s courageous, unflinching journalism — not only as a source of reliable information, but to provide inspiration, healing and hope.
— Alyssa Katz, editor-in-chief
