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St. Louis Jewish Light

Jewish Food

Popularized in America by Jews, pickles pack a punch

By Josh Lipowsky, JTAPublished July 1, 2021

TEANECK, N.J. — Happy National Pickle Month.  That's right, if you're a pickle lover, you're in luck. July is national pickle month: a month dedicated to crunchy, super-tasty pickles! Let's be honest,...

My Jewish Recipe Box: Apple Fritters

My Jewish Recipe Box: Apple Fritters

Published June 30, 2021

This story originally appeared on JewishFoodSociety.com Makes: 16 Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 ½ cups all purpose flour 1 ½ cups water or milk ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons sugar 4...

Adventures in Kosher Cooking | Giant soft and everything cookies

Adventures in Kosher Cooking | Giant soft and everything cookies

HOWARD WASSERMAN, ADVENTURES IN KOSHER COOKINGPublished June 30, 2021

The Hebrew word “kosher” means fit or proper as it relates to Jewish dietary law. Kosher foods are permitted to be eaten and can be used as ingredients in the production of additional food items. And...

Kosher Recipe Alert: Rutabaga salad with basil

Kosher Recipe Alert: Rutabaga salad with basil

AJ MOLL, ST. LOUIS JEWISH COOKSPublished June 28, 2021

The Hebrew word “kosher” means fit or proper as it relates to Jewish dietary law. Kosher foods are permitted to be eaten and can be used as ingredients in the production of additional food items. And...

Lost Dishes: Blue Water Grill: Apple Caramel Pecan Pie

Lost Dishes: Blue Water Grill: Apple Caramel Pecan Pie

Published June 28, 2021

Restaurants hold a special place in our lives. We cherish memories of the hangout we went to in high school, the posh eatery we dined at on special occasions, and that place we kept returning to when it...

Lost Tables | Remembering Schneithorst's

Lost Tables | Remembering Schneithorst’s

Published June 25, 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...

Ina Garten

Ina Garten is cooking up the happy Jewish memories she’s always wanted

Published June 24, 2021
Plus, her secrets for the perfect chicken soup.
My Jewish Recipe Box: Marzipan

My Jewish Recipe Box: Marzipan

Published June 24, 2021

This story originally appeared in the Jewish Food Society. This recipe produces a marzipan that has a unique aromatic flavor different than most marzipans. It is earthy and a bit woodsy, courtesy of the...

Kosher Recipe Alert : Cauliflower kugel

Kosher Recipe Alert : Cauliflower kugel

AJ MOLL, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHTPublished June 23, 2021

The Hebrew word “kosher” means fit or proper as it relates to Jewish dietary law. Kosher foods are permitted to be eaten and can be used as ingredients in the production of additional food items. And...

Three matzah pizza recipes for a Matzah Pizza Shabbat party!

Three matzah pizza recipes for a Matzah Pizza Shabbat party!

Carly Pildis, THE FORWARDPublished June 23, 2021

This article originally appeared at forward.com. Reposted with permission Traditional-ish Red Sauce with Beet stems! 2 pieces matzah 4 tablespoons crushed tomato 1 tablespoon garlic powder Sea salt...

We ranked Gail Simmons’ most Jewish moments on ‘Top Chef’

We ranked Gail Simmons’ most Jewish moments on ‘Top Chef’

LIZZY ROSENBERG, MY JEWISH LEARNINGPublished June 23, 2021
Like any good Jewish girl, she has strong opinions on matzah ball soup.
Fruit-fly larvae form the basis of Flying SpArk. Photo by Tal Shahar

Would you eat fruit flies? This Jewish company is betting you will

Brian Blum, ISRAEL21CPublished June 23, 2021
Flying SpArk is counting on moving past the ‘yuck factor’ to offer a sustainable, non-GMO, inexpensive protein alternative.
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