Food Archives

09 Aug

Israel Boycotts, Now Organic

August 9, 2011
By elisniv
1 comment

By Aarian Marshall Something’s afoot in the Park Slope Food Co-op. If you are not a local of bourgeois Brooklyn, if the New York Times Metro Section...

22 Jun

Culture

Stay Salty, Smoked Salmon

June 22, 2011
By Sala Levin
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by Theodore Samets Growing up, I was scared of lox. Well, at least I thought it was lox. Turned out, the slimy, pinkish orange, cold fish I...

07 Apr

Uncategorized

Like a Yellow Star On Our Food

April 7, 2011
By elisniv
2 comments

By Steven Philp Kosher products are a common sight in most American stores; it is an industry that is recognized outside the Jewish community, employing both...

25 Mar

Uncategorized

Jewish History in China Boosting Sino-Israeli Relations

March 25, 2011
By elisniv
1 comment

by Amanda Walgrove Chinese and Jewish cultures are among the oldest remaining civilizations in the world. Besides the spiritual divide, both cultures highly value family life...

22 Dec

Culture, Latest

Montreal Bagels Do It Better

May 8, 2012
By Sala Levin
2 comments

by Lily Hoffman Simon The Mile End neighborhood in Montreal was the heart of the Canadian Jewish immigrant community. The region brought bagels and smoked meat...

05 Dec

Culture, Latest, Religion

Recipe: Sumac or Za’atar Latkes

May 8, 2012
By elisniv
1 comment

Both sumac and za’atar (hyssop) were biblical spices, the former used to impart a lemony flavor to food, and the latter to season almost anything....

01 Dec

Culture, Latest, Misc, Religion

Rededicating Hanukkah Foods

November 29, 2021
By elisniv
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By Merav Levkowitz For those of us with food allergies and intolerances, social events tend to be awkward and isolating. So many Jewish events revolve around...

30 Nov

Culture, Latest, Religion

Kosher Goes Green

May 8, 2012
By elisniv
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By Lily Hoffman Simon Have you ever sat in an empty Chinese restaurant on Christmas day feeling like you are the only person in the whole...

30 Nov

Culture, Latest, Moment Magazine

Recipe: Bumuelos In Red Wine Sauce

November 29, 2021
By elisniv
6 comments

Here's another great Hanukkah recipe. Jews of Spanish origin developed bumuelos or buñuelos—fritters or pancakes fried in olive oil and dipped in honey or sugar...

29 Nov

Culture, Jewish Culture and Traditions - Moment Magazine, Latest, Moment Magazine

Recipe: Sweet Potato Latkes with Spiced Maple Syrup

November 29, 2021
By elisniv
2 comments

With Hanukkah approaching fast, people everywhere are getting excited to dine on treats such as latkes and Sufganiyot (jelly-filled doughnuts). But after eight days, those delicious...