For most of Jewish culinary history, anyone seeking to make matzah balls faced one major choice: sinkers or floaters?
In the 20th century, with the advent of home-cooking conveniences, another decision...
Get ready to bake, bond and bring blessings into the world with Loaves of Love, the popular challah baking workshop hosted by Chabad of Chesterfield. On Dec. 11 at 7 p.m., the event will welcome the St....
Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published November 12, 2024
When you open up the new book by Joan Nathan, “My Life in Recipes: Food, Family and Memories,” don’t be surprised if you become hungry.
Many of the recipes are accompanied by stunning photos. After...
By Lilly Gelman, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published November 11, 2024
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When a student of the famous Talmudic sage Rabbi Gamliel doubted the majesty of the World-to-Come,...
By Lauren Markoe, The Forward
• Published October 24, 2024
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At Manny’s deli in Chicago, both Democrats and Republicans stop in...
It was, I thought, a Jewish food writer’s dream assignment. Nearly four years ago, during the first autumn of the COVID pandemic, I sat down (virtually) with food superstar Ina Garten. We discussed Ina...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published September 23, 2024
The Hill, St. Louis' iconic Italian neighborhood, is known for its classic Italian bakeries and family-owned delis—but not as a place you'd expect to find New York-style bagels. That is, until now. Since...
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When the U.S. Secret Service scoped out Gottlieb’s deli this week,...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published September 13, 2024
613 Catering at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) is once again offering a special Rosh Hashanah menu designed to make this year’s holiday celebrations delicious and effortless. Led by Chef Brad and...
Rachel Ringler, JTA
• Published September 12, 2024
A lot has changed since the last time Michael Solomonov released a cookbook, back in 2018. The celebrity chef has opened several new restaurants. He has expanded his empire beyond Philadelphia to New York...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published August 27, 2024
Remember when the internet lost its collective mind over the color of a dress? Or that time we all debated whether a sound clip said "Yanny" or "Laurel"? Well, St. Louis has...
By Kat Romanow, The Nosher
• Published August 19, 2024
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There is a long history of Jews working in the alcohol industry, from running the majority of taverns in Poland in the mid-19th century to founding distilleries...
