While I would never be so bold as to assert that soup is exclusively a Jewish culinary creation, it undeniably holds a special place in the hearts of the global Jewish community and my own belly. I could...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published March 5, 2024
When it's time to "spring" our clocks forward, that means winter is officially over, or at least when it comes to our Winter Soup series. So, here is our last recipe for the winter. We'll pick this up...
Dr. Harley Hammermann, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published March 5, 2024
Culpeppers was started by five Country Day friends in 1934 and progressed through multiple owners until Herb Glazier bought it in 1977. Click here to read the complete history of Culpeppers on Dr. Harley...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published March 3, 2024
As Purim approaches, anticipation is building for all the vibrant festivities and delicious treats that the holiday brings. Among the most beloved symbols of this joyous holiday is the Hamantaschen, a...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published February 28, 2024
From the Yiddish, "Etlekhe zakhn ir nor ton nit balagan mit" which means "There are things you just don't mess with," our friends from Philadelphia Cream Cheese are "messing."
Last month, the famed...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published February 27, 2024
After two days of over 70-degree temps, it appears winter is back and so is our Wednesday Winter Soup Extravaganza.
If you have a recipe you would like to share email me at [email protected]
Today’s...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published February 19, 2024
For nearly 20 years, Chanala Rubenfeld, co-director of Chabad of Chesterfield, has been sharing her expertise in challah making through her Loaves of Love workshops. Now, she's baking "Challah...
BY DOROTHY FIRESTONE, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
• Published February 13, 2024
I have been cooking all 73 years of my married life, and I know when something needs salt or when it has enough. But I knew little about sodium, a chief ingredient in salt.
Then I was introduced...
Simple Split Pea Soup with Mint
Makes about 8 cups and is good hot or chilled.
Ingredients:
2 cups green split peas, rinsed
1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
½...
Lentil Soup
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter, extra virgin olive oil or a combination
2 celery ribs, diced
1 medium carrots, scrubbed and diced
2 medium onions, peeled and sliced
6 cups...
Makes about 7-8 cups and includes no added salt
Ingredients:
1 carcass from a 12-15 pound roasted turkey
Cold water to cover
2 carrots, scrubbed
1 celery rib
2 onions, unpeeled, halved
2...
