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Warren Hearnes and Julius "Biggie" Garagnani, 1960s

Lost Tables | Remembering Stan Musial & Biggies

BY HARLEY HAMMERMANNPublished March 18, 2021

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 celebrating...

Cammy's parents in Israel in the 1970s.

The chopped liver that honors a father who helped save 100,000 lives

Shared by Cammy BourcierPublished March 17, 2021

This story orignally appeared on JewishFoodSociety.orgRecipe Roots: Uzhhorod, Czechoslovakia (present-day Ukraine) > Budapest > Greater Tel Aviv > Brooklyn > Hillsdale, NJ “Like many many...

Chocolate Chip Bars

Two easy Passover recipes for families to make together

Elyse PickerPublished March 16, 2021

Chocolate Chip Bars(Adapted from “The Holiday Kosher Baker,” Paula Shoyer) Kids can easily help with this one-bowl recipe, and it makes a great seder dessert.Ingredients:2 cups (400g) sugar2 large...

Mound City Shelled Nuts

Mound City Shelled Nut Co.’s commitment to kosher helps underscore company’s success

By Cheryl Baehr Special to the Jewish LightPublished March 16, 2021

Byron Smyrniotis never planned to get into the full-time nut business. A mechanical engineer by trade, he was simply looking for a side project when a friend told him about an aunt looking to sell her...

Why Boxed Matzah Ball Mix is Actually the Best

BY SHANNON SARNAPublished March 14, 2021

This story originally appeared on Nosher, 70 Faces Media’s Jewish food siteJews have a lot of feelings about matzah balls: floaters or sinkers, seltzer or schmaltz. I love discussing with chefs and...

McGinley Brothers

Lost Tables | Remembering The Parkmoor

BY HARLEY HAMMERMANPublished March 11, 2021

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 celebrating...

Sedar To Go

Chabad St. Louis offering Passover seder-to-go kits

Published March 11, 2021

The Chabad centers in St. Louis are once again offering free Seder-to-Go kits for every Jewish household throughout the greater St. Louis area. This year, you can choose from six locations to pick up...

Jew-ish Cook Book

How Jake Cohen is embracing the “ish” in Jewish cooking

BY CHERYL BAEHR SPECIAL FOR THE JEWISH LIGHTPublished March 9, 2021

Jack Cohen is a Culinary Institute of America-trained chef, veteran of some of New York City’s top restaurants, an accomplished food writer and self-described “nice Jewish boy.” Now, he’s adding...

8 Kitchen Tools You Need for an Easier Passover

BY SHANNON SARNAPublished March 9, 2021

(The Nosher via JTA) Passover approaches, and it’s time to take stock of what you need to prepare for the holiday. Whether you are making a bigger meal or small and simple, having the right tools during...

French Onion Brisket

This French Onion Brisket recipe honors both tradition and innovation

BY JAKE COHENPublished March 9, 2021

(The Nosher via JTA) - Brisket is political. You may think of it as a cozy braise, but it’s so much more. It’s a vessel of family pride and tradition. A consistent comfort food made for any celebratory...

Tel Aviv ranks among world’s top six culinary destinations

By Assaf GolanPublished March 8, 2021

(Israel Hayom) Prestigious American magazine Food and Travel has chosen Tel Aviv among six of its most recommended culinary destinations around the globe. Other cities on the list are Palermo, Sicily;...

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Lost Tables: Remembering Nantucket Cove

Published March 4, 2021

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 celebrating...

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