Mixing Bowl: Tastes of Israel, DIY Seltzer

Graphic by Angelie Zaslavsky
Bring a taste of Israel home this weekend with this recipe for baked za’atar eggplant fries with lemon tahini dip. B’tayavon! [The Kitchn]
…and this pomelo and arak cocktail courtesy of our friends at the Kubbeh Project. [New York Magazine]
Is a pastrami and egg sandwich a good idea? You decide. [Serious Eats]
…And what about pastrami on a bialy? [Serious Eats]
DIY seltzer and soda in all their fizzy glory. [Diner’s Journal
Are you a Michael Pollan fan? So are we. His family is putting out a cookbook! [Grub Street
Some of us are already thinking about Passover. Here, the classic menu gets a makeover. [Bon Appetit]
R.I.P. Lansky’s Deli. [Eater]
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