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Son Is Charged In British Bagel Double Murder
A British man whose family owns a successful bagel bakery on Brick Lane in London’s East End appeared in court today accused of stabbing his mother and sister to death. The Daily Mail reported today that Leah Cohen, 66, and her daughter, Hannah Cohen, 33, were found stabbed to death Friday evening in their home….
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This Michelin-Star Pastry Chef Actually Perfected The Potato Knish
NEW YORK (JTA) — Larissa Raphael was sick of eating knishes that packed in plenty of potatoes but no punch. “I was like, ‘why does the knish need to be bland?’” she said. “I want it to taste really good.” As the former pastry chef of a late lamented restaurant that earned a Michelin star,…
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Israel’s First Single Malt Whisky Is Finally Coming To Market
When I wrote about Milk and Honey almost four years ago, the dream of a quality whisky coming from the Holy Land was little more than a structured fantasy. Now that the first of their matured spirits are three years old — the youngest that a spirit can be and still be named a single…
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On Lower East Side, I. Goldberg, Purvey Brandy
Mission Chinese Food doesn’t stand on ceremony. Because Mission Chinese Food — at least the one in the heart of Manhattan’s Lower East Side — doesn’t need to. When I was there with a friend recently, we put down our names for a table for two. It would be a five-hour wait, we were told….
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WATCH: Learn How To Make 2 Perfect Beet Salads (In Yiddish!)
I hate beets. Even though I have some Russian blood through my mother’s side, I have never really gotten the appeal. Sure, they’re gorgeous to look at. Sure, they’re fun to cook with because they stain your hands like you’re a victim of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. But delicious? No. However, this video by the…
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‘99 Bottles Of Beer On The Wall’ Includes A Shmaltz Brew
I don’t like beer very much, but I did pick up a six-pack last week. Okay, so it wasn’t an actual six-pack of beer — it was a “six-pack” of small paintings of different beers. The beers, 99 of them, were on view at Gitler &____, the art gallery in my old neighborhood of Hamilton…
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The Great Connecticut Chopped Liver Quest
Definition of “birthright” (courtesy Merriam-Webster dictionary): a right that you have because you were born into a particular position, family, place, etc. Well, okay, I was born into a Jewish family and I, therefore, consider noshing on chopped liver — be it sandwich, appetizer or full-scale platter — to be my birthright. So it seemed…
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18 Unbelievably Creative Wedding Cakes
Unless you live in Israel, you’ve probably never heard of Tu B’Av, but it’s one of the happiest of Jewish holidays. In fact, Tu B’Av is the “love holiday” (sort of like American Valentine’s Day), which makes it a perfect day to get married! What is a sure thing at a wedding (besides two people…
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Recipes How ‘Jewish Rachael Ray’ Love Story Became An Israeli Cooking Adventure
This is the third column in a series I’m writing exclusively for the Forward. My goal, as always, is to share exactly how I cook. My most popular cookbook, “Quick & Kosher Recipes From The Bride Who Knew Nothing” (now in its 7th printing), features glimpses into the story that is my life and my…
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Jamie Geller’s Schwarma Chicken Pita
If you can’t find shawarma seasoning make your own with 1 tablespoon each coriander, cumin, cardamom, chili powder, steak seasoning and smoked paprika — for an easy finger-food, kid-friendly meal loaded with flavor. 1 pound dark meat cutlets, cut into ½-inch thick X 2-inch long pieces ¼ cup shawarma seasoning 2 tablespoons olive oil 2…
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Jamie Geller’s Harissa-Spiked Carrots
Harissa is a spicy Tunisian or Moroccan condiment used to flavor meat or veggie dishes. You can make your own with our easy harrisa recipe, or use store bought, to save on time. 8 medium carrots 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup prepared harissa (use our recipe or…
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