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Why so many ways to spell matzah?

Why so many ways to spell matzah?

Menachem Posner, Chabad.orgPublished April 6, 2022

(Chabad.org) -- Matzah, the flat unleavened bread eaten on Passover, is a staple of Jewish observance. Yet, there seems to be little consensus on how the name of this humble but beloved food is to be...

Wednesday’s Passover Recipe Spectacular #4

Wednesday’s Passover Recipe Spectacular #4

Jill Culiner, Special For The Jewish LightPublished April 5, 2022
Yogurt is the secret ingredient to this fried matzo, converting a classic matzo brei to a light buttery Passover breakfast with a gluten-free option. Simple, easy-to-make food is sometimes best.
Did Jews name the classic Italian cookie "krumiri"

Did Jews name the classic Italian cookie “krumiri”

Rob Eshman, The ForwardPublished March 31, 2022

This story was originally published on March 29 by the Forward. Sign up here to get the latest stories from the Forward delivered to you each morning. When the Italian bakery and cafe Il Fornaio opened...

Printable Recipe: Passover Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Printable Recipe: Passover Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

CHANIE APFELBAUM, The Nosher via JTAPublished March 30, 2022

This article first appeared on The Nosher. Ingredients 1 head of green cabbage 1 lb ground beef 1 heaping cup leftover mashed potatoes 1 small onion, grated 1 egg salt and pepper, to...

End of an era? Kohn's Kosher Meat and Deli for sale

End of an era? Kohn’s Kosher Meat and Deli for sale

Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-ChiefPublished March 30, 2022

What, no more killer pastrami sandwiches? That may come to pass as the only freestanding full-service kosher grocery left in St. Louis, Kohn’s Kosher Meat and Deli, is for sale. Listed by Lawyers...

Wednesday's Passover Recipe Spectacular #3

Wednesday’s Passover Recipe Spectacular #3

CHANIE APFELBAUM, The NosherPublished March 29, 2022

This article first appeared on The Nosher. Passover Stuffed Cabbage Rolls There’s nothing like Passover to remind us where we come from. In many Jewish homes, Passover traditions are carried down...

Remembering when and where you could buy brains for 25¢

Remembering when and where you could buy brains for 25¢

Harley Hammerman, Special For The Jewish LightPublished March 27, 2022

There is an amazing website called Lost Tables, dedicated to celebrating the restaurants of our past. We are partnering with the site’s creator Harley Hammerman and celebrating these wonderful stories....

Brian and Debbie Braunstein

The “Braunstein Pizza Project” is searching for a slice of NYC in STL

Ellen Futterman, Editor-In-ChiefPublished March 25, 2022
Native New Yorkers skip the Provel in their quest for a a slice of NYC in STL.
OMG! This Passover chocolate toffee matzo recipe is delicious!

OMG! This Passover chocolate toffee matzo recipe is delicious!

Rhonda Albom, Special For The Jewish LightPublished March 23, 2022

Click here for a printable version of this recipe Let’s face it, matzo is not the most exciting of foods. That is, until now. Imagine that crispy cracker dipped and covered in gooey caramel and rich...

What's so Jewish about tamales? Mago knows.

What’s so Jewish about tamales? Mago knows.

Bill Motchan and Jordan Palmer, Special For The Jewish LightPublished March 22, 2022

Trust St. Louis foodies to find hidden gems. The latest is a source for authentic Mexican tamales, just in time for National Tamale Day on March 23. Since last November, a steady stream of cars has...

Wednesday Passover Recipe Spectacular #2

Wednesday Passover Recipe Spectacular #2

SHANNON SARNAPublished March 22, 2022

Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies This article first appeared on The Nosher. I love it when people taste my pareve desserts and say, “Wow—this is pareve!?” It’s the same rule with Passover...

Printable Recipe: Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Printable Recipe: Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

SHANNON SARNA, The Nosher via JTAPublished March 22, 2022

Ingredients 1 cup almond butter 1 egg 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped walnuts thick sea salt (optional) Directions 1. Preheat oven...

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