Nontraditional sweets to break the fast
By Keri White
In many Sephardic cultures, the first bite to break the fast is traditionally something sweet — a piece of cake, dried fruit,...
7 tips for staying healthy during the Yom Kippur fast
By Dr. Tzvi Dwolatzky (My Jewish Learning via JTA)
There is a marked difference between the intended feeling of being uncomfortable with not eating or...
Classic Rosh Hashanah comfort cooking
By Linda Morel
This year has been like no other. COVID-19 has changed the way we work and play, who we see and how we...
A menu for Rosh Hashanah
By Keri White
Rosh Hashanah this year will be different. But the holiday will still arrive, and people will celebrate in person within their bubbles...
Honey and balsamic vinegar bring some sweetness to these Brussels sprouts
By Ronnie Fein | JTA
In 2008, Heinz conducted a survey that identified Brussels sprouts as America’s most hated vegetable. Even people who never tasted...
Rosh Hashanah dinner, a deux
By Keri White
As with many folks this year, our Rosh Hashanah gathering will be quite small — probably just my husband and me.
Rather than...
How Schnitzel Became an Israeli Staple
By Rachel Myerson
Schnitzel in Israel is a big deal. Like, a bigger deal than people realize. Or, at least, a bigger deal than I...
Spelt Banana Bread With Chocolate, Dates and Tahini
By Chaya Rappoport |The Noshe via JTA
Maybe it’s the home comfort it exudes, maybe it’s how easy it is to make, but for a...
Arayes: Grilled Lamb Stuffed Pita Pockets
By Jessica Grann
I love lamb. It’s my favorite of any meat available and it’s even better grilled. Arayes — pitas filled with lamb —...
Icelandic Jewish Cookies: A Dessert With a Fascinating Story to Tell
By Rachel Ringler | The Nosher via JTA
You’ve heard of the wandering Jew, but have you heard of the wandering Jewish cookie?
As Jews move...
