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Leek-and-Onion Appetizer
Cut 3 large leeks and 2 Spanish onions into small pieces, and sauté in butter. Add 3 diced hard-boiled eggs, 6 tablespoons butter, 4 tablespoons bread crumbs, 3 diced scallions and [chopped fresh] dill. Add 2 raw eggs and some salt, mix well. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a pot and add the leek mixture….
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Bono Leaves $150 Tip at Canter’s Deli
What a mensch. U2’s Bono left a for a 50-year veteran server at Canter’s Deli in Los Angeles last week. Billboard reports the Irish pop star wolfed down “a veritable mish-mash of classic Jewish deli fare, including a corned beef reuben, french fries and onion rings. For dessert: chocolate chip rugelach on the house.” Canter’s…
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Foodie Tours of Tel Aviv and All the Week’s Dish
A spread at Shaya in New Orleans. Chef-Driven Tour of Israel Tel Aviv-born chef , has shaken up New Orleans dining, is leading a private tour of Tel Aviv for a lucky group of foodies and fans. From June 25–July 6, Shaya will share his favorite eateries — from haute cuisine to hummus joints —…
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Amy’s Kitchen Tries Organic Fast Food
Frozen food is just the beginning: Amy’s Kitchen will be serving up fresh fare at a new fast food joint. When I reach the frozen food aisle at the supermarket, I immediately look for Amy’s Kitchen products. So I was ecstatic to hear the good news: The food producer famous for its homemade, organic, and…
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Beyond the Bagel
Granola and yogurt. Waffles with maple syrup. Fried eggs on toast. Is there anything more satisfying than a good, unhurried breakfast? It’s certainly up there. And when you add a side of Jewish culture, history and recipes, it’s even better. As a bona fide breakfast fanatic, I am thrilled to announce Beyond the Bagel, a…
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Recipes 3 Great Antidotes to the Boring Summer Salad
For me, spring and summer scream salad. It goes beyond eating healthy to look good on the beach. After emerging from the sticky, crowded subway station into the humid New York City air, I just don’t want to sit down to a heavy meal. Salads are light, refreshing and look beautiful when made with vibrant…
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Recipes Green Couscous With Mint Pesto
The couscous in this salad makes it filling and satisfying, while the avocado gives it a creamy consistency. Quinoa would also be great here. 1 cup cooked couscous 1 avocado, cubed ½ cup peas, fresh or frozen (I used frozen) 1 tablespoon walnuts, chopped 1 tablespoon lime juice Fresh mint Handful of fresh basil For…
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Recipes Spring Seasonal Composed Salad
I wanted to experiment with roasting artichokes and they came out pretty delicious. It’s nice to have a mixture of textures in a composed salad, so I incorporated sliced raw bell peppers and carrots for crunch as well as color. This would also be good with some baked tofu or chicken. 1 yellow bell pepper…
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Recipes 5 Great Spots To Celebrate National Donut Day!
It’s time to celebrate all things hole-y. Today is the first Friday of June, which means it’s National Donut Day. Created in 1938 in Chicago by the Salvation Army, the celebration pays tribute to the men and women who served donuts to soldiers during World War I. We’ve compiled a list of bakeries around the…
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Carnegie Deli Then and Now — a Timeline
More than a month after being , the Carnegie Deli remains closed. To tide us over until we can once again gorge on its overstuffed corned beef sandwiches, we decided to pull together a timeline of important events in the iconic establishment’s history. 1937: Carnegie Deli opens in midtown Manhattan, on 7th Avenue and 55th…
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A Half-Century of ‘Delly’ in Maryland
The 50-year-old Maryland delicatessen is known for its Reubens. Mazel tov to in Annapolis, Maryland, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this month. Proprietor Teddy Levitt is the son of late founders Chick and Ruth Levitt, who ran the place for decades. The deli’s a major schmoozing spot for local pols, and still gets throngs of…
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