Mixing Bowl: Kosher Burgers; Za’atar Recipes; Yummy Reading

Graphic by Angelie Zaslavsky
High-end kosher burgers take Manhattan. [YeahThatsKosher]
If you’ve never heard of za’atar, an herbal Middle Eastern spice blend, you’re missing out. Try it on flatbread, popcorn or in a Shabbat-worthy roast chicken recipe. [The Kitchn]
Saveur’s Best Food Blog Awards winners are up. Peruse the list for mouthwatering photos, recipes and new food voices to follow. [Saveur]
Ever stained a pan cooking with wine, brown sugar or citrus? Get the lowdown on non-reactive cookware. [DavidLeibovitz.com]
East River Bagels are now at Smorgasburg, a Brooklyn outdoor food market. Sourdough starter and unique flavorings set them apart. [Serious Eats]
A hot dog served up in a rye roll with pastrami and sauerkraut? Yes, please! Naperville’s Schmaltz calls it the Maccabeast, and it’s just one of the messy faves at this Chicagoland deli. [Serious Eats]
For something a little lighter, check out these Jerusalem kosher vegetarian picks. [YeahThatsKosher]
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.
