Getting Baked at a Pot-Infused Shabbat Dinner

Jeff Rosenberg cooking with cannabis. Image by Munchies/screenshot

By Michael Kaminer June 7, 2016

Video of the week: “Stoned Shabbat Dinner,” which showcases traditional recipes with, um, an extra ingredient. Let’s just say the candles aren’t the only thing that’s lit at this festive meal.

Rosenberg’s Bagels owner Jeff Rosenberg, AKA Jeff the 4/20 Chef, is your guide. He’s in Denver, natch.

Welcome to Pot Shabbat
Magic Matzo Balls for a Rocky Mountain High

Think Scandinavian sambuca-cured canna ‘lax (infused gravlax) on top of some of Rosenberg’s finest bagels. Next, “a mellow meal featuring medicated matzo ball soup, beef brisket, noodle kugel and roasted vegetables smothered with cannabis schmaltz gravy.”

We don’t necessarily advocate trying this at home.

Michael Kaminer is a contributing editor at the Forward. Check out more of his take on Jewish food here.

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