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Jewish Food

What's so Jewish about good old almonds? Plenty.

What’s so Jewish about good old almonds? Plenty.

Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish LightPublished April 16, 2022

Almonds play a special role in the Torah. Indeed, other than pistachios, they are the only nuts mentioned in the Torah. And not just once but multiple times. For example, in Exodus 25:32, God directs Moses...

In L.A., a new exhibit on the American deli reveals some Jewish truths

In L.A., a new exhibit on the American deli reveals some Jewish truths

Rob Eshman, The ForwardPublished April 16, 2022

In the 1930s, there were 5,000 delis in New York City. By way of comparison, Starbucks, which seems to be on every street corner, has 241 outlets in New York. And those delis were much more than...

The secret Jewish history of the famous Easter treats "Peeps"

The secret Jewish history of the famous Easter treats “Peeps”

Published April 16, 2022

Just as ironic as the fact that “White Christmas” was written by a Jewish composer named Irving Berlin, Peeps, those famously neon-colored marshmallow Easter treats, are also produced by Jews....

Jewish BBQ master Steven Raichlen brings his show "Project Fire" to St. Louis

Jewish BBQ master Steven Raichlen brings his show “Project Fire” to St. Louis

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished April 15, 2022

The splendor of summer is approaching and that means backyard dwellers are thinking about spending more time outside, grilling and just relaxing. Some of us even turn on the old TV to find our favorite...

U City "matzah maven" takes his skills to Persian Gulf Jews

U City “matzah maven” takes his skills to Persian Gulf Jews

Bill Motchan, Special For The Jewish LightPublished April 14, 2022

Ethan Schuman is a dentist, collector of Judaica, violinist, woodworker and, at this time of year, a matzah maven. The earthen matzah oven in his University City garage was the subject of a 2016 story...

Yes, Passover cocktails are a thing. Here are 6 straight from the seder plate

Yes, Passover cocktails are a thing. Here are 6 straight from the seder plate

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished April 14, 2022

You've heard it before. Purim is the Jewish holiday in which the imbibing large amounts of alcohol is practically mandated. But, don't forget about Passover. Four cups of wine? And while no one is suggesting...

The cover of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” edition of the Maxwell House Haggadah features an illustration of the hit show’s cast. (Maxwell House)

A “brief” history of the Maxwell House Haggadah

Kerri Steinberg, Otis College of Art and DesignPublished April 13, 2022

For more than a millennium, the haggadah has been the centerpiece of the Jewish holiday of Passover. The book sets out the ceremony for the Seder meal, when families tell the biblical Exodus story of God...

Families meld their own traditions into seder

Families meld their own traditions into seder

MARGI LENGA KAHN, Special to the Jewish LightPublished April 13, 2022

The word “seder” means “order,” which pertains to the required sequence of the telling of the story of Passover, no matter the particular Haggadah. Our family has several, including “The Yeshiva...

Matzah Mac & Cheese Recipe

Matzah Mac & Cheese Recipe

SONYA SANFORD, MY JEWISH LEARNINGPublished April 12, 2022

This recipe was originally published on My Jewish Learning.  I first tried “matzah mac & cheese” at my friend Daniel’s Shabbat potluck dinner. For a few years running, he hosted huge groups...

Printable Recipe: Matzah Mac & Cheese

Printable Recipe: Matzah Mac & Cheese

SONYA SANFORD, THE NOSHERPublished April 12, 2022

Ingredients 8 squares matzah, or as needed 2 cups milk 3 large eggs 1 tsp salt ½ tsp ground pepper, or to taste 1 cup sour cream 1½-2 cups shredded...

The fifth question: Why is this year’s seder so much more expensive than other seders?

The fifth question: Why is this year’s seder so much more expensive than other seders?

Louis Keene, The ForwardPublished April 11, 2022

This story was originally published on April 8 by the Forward. Sign up here to get the latest stories from the Forward delivered to you each morning. Stan and Esther Morhaime reviewed the receipt on...

United Provisions launches its first Passover pop-up

United Provisions launches its first Passover pop-up

Published April 11, 2022

United Provisions (6241 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63130) is launching a new Passover pop-up shopping experience inside of its grocery store in the Delmar Loop. Starting Monday, a supply of specialty kosher...

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