Jane Ziegelman’s new book “97 Orchard: An Edible History of Five Immigrant Families in One New York Tenement” (Smithsonian Books/HarperCollins) delves into the pantries of the lower East Side in the early 20th century. The book, slated for publication in June, will be released in conjunction with an expansion of the Lower East Side Tenement…
At T minus two months, our wedding is only beginning to seem real. Deciding which traditions to incorporate into the celebration has been haphazard on my end: Inspirations include chick flicks (“Bride Wars,”) popular wedding Web sites (so many searchable photos!) and of course, Larissa, our all-knowing wedding coordinator. But it’s taken me longer to…
Yesterday, I made two loaves of challah. It felt like a funny activity for a Sunday, I’ll admit. (I usually make challah in a flurried rush on Friday afternoon.) But I’d had a culinary brain flash the other day, that I felt compelled to try out: apple cider challah. The idea was originally inspired by…
1-1/4 c. warm water (a little warmer than lukewarm) 3 T. yeast (or 3 packets)mix together until foamy – about 10 min. 1 capful of cinnamon (for whole wheat only) 2 tsp. salt 1/3 c. oil 2/3 c. sugar 5 large eggs 3 cups of whole wheat flour and then add white until doughy (probably…
Bread Machine Whole-Wheat Challah Recipe 2/3 c. water 2 T. oil 2 eggs 2 T. honey 1 t. salt 2 1/4 c. white flour 1 c. whole wheat flour 1 1/2 t. regular yeast Put in bread machine in order it calls for. Mix on dough cycle. Remove, braid and cover. Let rise about 45…
Ingredients: Makes 1 Loaf 1/2 tablespoon active dry yeast 4 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup of warm milk (whole is best, low-fat is ok too) 2 eggs + 1 for the glaze 4 tablespoons of olive…
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