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Jewish Food

The Great Schmear Debate: Why some flavors should be illegal

The Great Schmear Debate: Why some flavors should be illegal

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished March 11, 2025

Cream cheese isn’t just a spread—it’s a way of life. It’s so important that we once published an entire story about how cream cheese tells the story of Jews in America....

A sign for customers shopping for eggs at Trader Joe’s hangs by the cartons in Merrick, New York, U.S., February 16, 2025.

Notes From A Jewish Mother: Eggsactly when did we all become old?

Amy Fenster Brown, Special To The Jewish LightPublished March 11, 2025

Forgive my Jerry Seinfeld impersonation, but what is the deal with egg prices? I told my kids they can have a quiche or a college education. Pick one. Word has it the producers of “Wheel of Fortune”...

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Where St. Louisans go to find homemade hamantaschen

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished February 25, 2025

As Purim approaches, anticipation builds for the vibrant festivities and delicious treats that mark the holiday. Among the most beloved symbols of this joyous occasion is the hamantaschen—a triangular...

The Ultimate Guide to St. Louis Homemade Bagels

The Ultimate Guide to St. Louis Homemade Bagels

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished January 15, 2025

So in honor of the St. Louis Jewish Light's Third Annual Bagel Week celebration, here is our Ultimate Guide to St. Louis Homemade Bagels. The bagel. Is it simplicity or complexity that has allowed the...

Did Panera offer a cheesy olive branch to St. Louis bagel purists?

Did Panera offer a cheesy olive branch to St. Louis bagel purists?

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished January 14, 2025

Disclaimer: In recognition of sensitivities surrounding this topic, we wish to inform readers that the following article includes references to non-kosher foods. Well, folks, here I am, eating my words—and...

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St. Louis entrepreneur’s new app is changing how we share food and stories

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished January 14, 2025

Even the most adventurous eater may not be familiar with egusi stew from West Africa. Or the savory Swahili rich dish known as pilau. Then there is sambusak, a Mediterranean golden meat-filled pastry....

Your guide to open Chinese restaurants in St. Louis for Hanukristmas 2024

Your guide to open Chinese restaurants in St. Louis for Hanukristmas 2024

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished December 23, 2024

The last time Hanukkah and Christmas aligned was 2005, and it won’t happen again until 2035. But one tradition that doesn’t require a rare alignment? Enjoying Chinese...

Margi Lenga Kahn’s Crisp Oven-Baked Latkes.

Can you fry your latkes in olive oil?

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished December 22, 2024

Somewhere in the realm of culinary myths and kitchen rumors is this gem: “Don’t fry latkes in olive oil.” Maybe it’s something you heard from a friend’s aunt or saw in a food blog comment section....

It’s time for latkes—and potatoes are not required

It’s time for latkes—and potatoes are not required

Margi Lenga Kahn, Special To The Jewish LightPublished December 19, 2024

My husband recently came across a T-shirt online printed with the following message: “When Life Gives You Potatoes, Make Latkes!” Clever, I thought, and with the celebration of Hanukkah just a week...

Two new Hanukkah ice cream flavors debut around St. Louis

Two new Hanukkah ice cream flavors debut around St. Louis

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished December 17, 2024

The Festival of Lights just got a little brighter—and a whole lot creamier. Clementine's Naughty and Nice Creamery is rolling out two new Hanukkah-inspired ice cream flavors at all eight St. Louis-area...

Bagel baker Raekwon Kinnard, and owner/partners William Goldmeier and Giti Fredman

Bliss! Kosher bagel shop rising on Delmar

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished December 15, 2024

St. Louis will soon get a new kosher certified bagel shop. Bagels and Bliss is taking over space that previously housed Edible Arrangements at 8151 Delmar Blvd. An opening is planned for late December. The...

Mayim Bialik shares her hot takes about bagels

Mayim Bialik shares her hot takes about bagels

Lior Zaltzman, KvellerPublished December 15, 2024

This week, comedian and Jewish mom Iliza Shlesinger had actress Mayim Bialik on the first YouTube episode of her podcast, “Ask Iliza Anything,” and rightfully introduced her as everyone’s “favorite...

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