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Eight Whiskies For Eight Nights Of Hanukkah, 2017
Christmas reputedly has 12 nights, with calling birds, milking maids and leaping lords. Hanukkah has only eight, but during those nights we get straight to the heart of what gets those lords a-leaping. Here’s a whiskey guide to the eight nights. Remember, imbibe responsibly and don’t drink and fry. 1st Candle: Tuesday. This year, Hanukkah…
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Getting To Know The Newest Kosher Chocolates
At Kosherfest, the annual specialty food show held last week at the Meadowlands, mounds of blintzes, farmed lox, bagels and pareve desserts attracted attendees. There was falafel along with many other fried foods. I steered myself away from all of those so that I could sample the chocolate — only the chocolate. Some forays into…
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Kosher ‘Crisis’ Averted Through Tsuris-Filled Thanksgiving Text Exchange
The following story, posted a year ago today, is as relevant now as it was then. As you’ve doubtless heard, the citizens of these (decreasingly) United States of America are freaking out about Thanksgiving this year, worried they’ll find themselves trapped at the table with relatives whose political points of view are painfully opposite their…
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The 5 Weirdest Kosher Foods You’ll Be Eating In 2018
(JTA) — “Caution: Meat and dairy sampling on show floor,” read a sign at the entrance to Meadowlands Exposition Center. That may seem like an unusual warning outside a convention center, but to the crowd attending the food expo there on Tuesday, it made sense: Kosherfest is the world’s largest kosher food trade show, where the…
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7 Easy Ways To Add Jewish Flavor To Your Thanksgiving Table
Whether you choose to make or buy, there are myriad ways to add Jewish flavor to your Thanksgiving feast. Here are a few of our favorite ideas: 1) Instead of basic dinner rolls or cornbread, try one of two pumpkin challah recipes: Shannon Sarna’s pumpkin-spice challah or Leah Koenig’s take on Maggie Glezer’s pumpkin challah…
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How 103-Year-Old Appetizing Icon Russ & Daughters Stays Relevant
Home has always been central to Jewish families, from the old countries of our immigrant ancestors to their new homes in America and then on to newer homes in new communities as the generations moved up and out. Whatever we called home, it centered around family: the tiny community within a community. This is the…
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Everything You Missed At Kosherfest 2017
Those who suffer from claustrophobia but possess a deep and abiding love of Jewish food — especially when it’s being given away in free samples — always have to face the cost-benefit analysis when considering whether to attend Kosherfest. The annual two-day mega food conference held at the Meadowlands Expo each year draws thousands of…
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A (Desperate) Jewish Excuse To Eat Delicous French Chocolate
Last night I attended a delightful little party at French boutique chocolatier La Maison du Chocolat, to celebrate the upcoming release of four new chocolates that will be introduced in January, for Valentine’s day. While I’m more focused on Thanksgiving and Hanukkah food at this point, who could pass up such a tempting invitation? The…
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Recipes The Perfect Challah For The Thanksgiving Table
People have some strong feelings about pumpkin spice: Some love it, some loathe it. Once autumn arrives, I want to put cinnamon, clove and pumpkin in just about everything, including challah. Once this challah bakes up, your kitchen will smell like pure autumnal heaven. If by some chance you have leftovers, it makes wonderful French…
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Recipes Molly Yeh’s Bagel Stuffing For Thanksgiving
If your family is like my family, your Thanksgiving starts with turning on the Macy’s parade, pouring a glass of wine, and toasting a bagel. It doesn’t totally make sense, but when you consider that the parade quickly becomes background noise for a busy day of cooking and “tablescaping,” the wine and energy in the…
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Recipes Making Weed-Infused Matzo Balls With Joan Nathan
Queen of Jewish cooking Joan Nathan likes to add fresh ginger and nutmeg to her matzo balls. The Forward 50-honoree also puts homemade chicken stock into the matzo ball mix to add flavor. She finishes by mixing in chopped up fresh dill, parsley and cilantro. Recently, she added one more thing: Cannabis leaves. In collaboration…
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