While chopped liver can be a little daunting to some, it was never something that I shied away from. As a common appetizer to many Jewish gatherings, I…
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, courtesy of Judith Landshut
Cholent is a traditional beef stew commonly eaten in shtetls across Europe. It is hearty and full of flavor and protein, two very important aspects of Jewish cooking….
Food has always been a huge part of my life. My favorite Italian meatloaf for my seventh birthday, warm loaves of bread baked durning a snowstorm, thin slices…
(United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, courtesy of The Shtetl Foundation)
In 1804, the Czar of Russia allowed Jews to purchase plots of land to farm. Provided with tax abatements, exemption from military service, and other benefits, Jews were…
Challah is a soft Jewish bread traditionally eaten on the sabbath or holidays, but you can really eat it whenever. It has a sweet and somewhat eggy taste…
Being Jewish is always something I have tasted on the back of my tongue. A sort of savory deep flavor, rich and warm. It is something that I…