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St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

Jewish Food

Why Hungary is Europe’s unlikely leader in kosher foie gras production

Why Hungary is Europe’s unlikely leader in kosher foie gras production

Published December 14, 2021

(JTA) — Europe’s two kosher foie gras factories aren’t in France, by far the leading consumer of the fatty liver product. Nor are they in England, home to Europe’s second-largest Jewish population. Instead,...

The pumpkin bread recipe Beanie Feldstein makes with her mom

The pumpkin bread recipe Beanie Feldstein makes with her mom

Dan Buffa, Special to the Jewish LightPublished December 13, 2021

While the job description may read "actor," their lives can dissolve into the normal functions of a human being once they leave the set. Actors still need to pump gas into their car and just go shopping...

Savory Chicken Soup with Spiced Matzo Balls

We love soup so much, we’re offering a recipe every Monday. Here’s an award winner.

Published December 12, 2021

There are some foods that we as Jews simply identify as "Jewish Food." It's a cultural marker and allows a common thread to exist among Jewish communities around the world.  Among the food styles that...

Winslow's Table debuting bagels to see how we like 'em

Winslow’s Table debuting bagels to see how we like ’em

Published December 10, 2021

Nestled along the stretch of Delmar, just west of the Loop, sits the quaint building housing Winslow's Table. The former sit-down restaurant has transformed into one of those charming little places...

Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream to close in Webster Groves

Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream to close in Webster Groves

Published December 10, 2021

While Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream, a Webster Groves mainstay since 2003, will close on Dec. 23, owner Beckie Jacobs plans to open a significantly larger Serendipity store in The Grove this spring. “This...

Jewish musician Navah Perlman Frost making cupcakes too beautiful to believe

Jewish musician Navah Perlman Frost making cupcakes too beautiful to believe

Published December 9, 2021

  (New York Jewish Week via JTA) — For most of her life, professional pianist Navah Perlman Frost spent at least part of each day practicing her music in preparation for upcoming performances....

Yemoja’s new microalgae will make veggie burgers look red and juicy. Photo courtesy of Yemoja

These Israelis are putting the “burger” back in “veggie burger”

Naama Barak, Israel21cPublished December 8, 2021

It’s an unfortunate truth that vegetarian burgers often suffer from a somewhat dry texture. But now, thanks to an innovative use of microalgae, herbivores are also getting a chance to sink their teeth...

Baba’s Best Matzah Ball Soup

What is your favorite soup recipe?

Published December 8, 2021

Vote for your favorites, and enter for a chance to win $25 from Drunken Fish! /**/

Former champ Yuri Foreman is now the ‘Vegan Boxing Rabbi,’ certifying kosher doughnuts

Former champ Yuri Foreman is now the ‘Vegan Boxing Rabbi,’ certifying kosher doughnuts

Published December 8, 2021

(New York Jewish Week via JTA) — Yuri Foreman’s professional peak as a boxer arguably came 11 years ago, when he faced off against Miguel Cotto in a marquee boxing match at Yankee Stadium.  The match,...

Morris Glaser (right) at Glaser Drugstore, Clayton & Big Bend, 1935

The remarkable story of “Glaser Drug” in St. Louis

HARLEY HAMMERMAN, SPECIAL FOR THE JEWISH LIGHTPublished December 6, 2021

Have you ever wondered what happened to that restaurant you once loved and have memories of dining at with your family and friends? We did! There is an amazing website called Lost Tables, dedicated to...

latkes

Bake your latkes this Hanukkah. You won’t regret it.

By Paula Shoyer The Nosher via JTAPublished December 1, 2021

Everyone loves potato latkes, but no one likes the mess of frying them or the guilt associated with eating them. These latkes are baked in the oven and easily won over my kids. You do need to watch...

Can we guess your go-to Hanukkah food?

Can we guess your go-to Hanukkah food?

Published December 1, 2021

Answer these questions and we'll reveal a deep truth about you and your favorite foods during Hanukkah! /**/

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