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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

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

St. Louis Jewish Light

Three events on our must-see/do list

Three events on our must-see/do list

Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-ChiefPublished March 23, 2023

There is no lack of fascinating art and photography exhibitions by members of the St. Louis Jewish community throughout the area this month and next. Here are three to put on your must-see list. “Wise Women, Resilient Lives” at the Ethical...

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Published March 22, 2023

Double Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Published March 8, 2023

INGREDIENTS SWEET POTATOES: 3 extra-large sweet potatoes, scrubbed Extra virgin olive oil ½ cup canned coconut cream 3 tablespoons maple syrup Zest and 3 tablespoons juice from 1 orange Pinch of cayenne 2 teaspoons cinnamon ...

Bais Yaakov hosts three-day Shabbaton event

Bais Yaakov hosts three-day Shabbaton event

Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-ChiefPublished March 7, 2023

Last week, Esther Miller Bais Yaakov (all-women’s) High School in University City welcomed about 150 Orthodox high school students and chaperones from 15 other Bais Yaakov schools around the country for a three-day Shabbaton. The theme was “Walking...

Cocoa Nib Brittle

Published February 28, 2023

INGREDIENTS 2 cups Granulated sugar 1/2 cup Water 1/2 cup light corn syrup 2 Tablespoons margarine 1 teaspoon Baking soda 1 cup cocoa nibs 1 teaspoon fleur de sel or other flaky salt PREPARATION Line...

Mike and Ike Rice Krispie Treats

Published February 28, 2023

INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons (1.5 oz, 42g) margarine 10 oz (280 g) marshmallows 1/2 cup (1.7 oz, 48 g) marshmallow fluff 6 cups (5.7 oz, 160g) crisp rice cereal 1 ½ cups (13 oz) Mike and Ike Original Candies, coarsely chopped* PREPARATION *the...

Truffle Rosemary Popcorn

Published February 28, 2023

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup popcorn kernels 2 tablespoons oil of your choice 1/4 cup truffle oil 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, roughly chopped Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional) PREPARATION 1....

Peanut Butter Cheesy Sandwich Crackers

Published February 28, 2023

INGREDIENTS CHEESE COOKIE/CRACKER 455 grams. hard cheeses, cubed (mixed sharp cheeses) (1 pound) 195 grams Canteen flour blend (1 1/2 cups) (see notes) 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter ...

Gluten Free Pumpkin Rugulach

Published February 28, 2023

INGREDIENTS DOUGH 300 grams Canteen flour blend (2⅓ cups) (see notes) 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 80 grams full fat cream cheese (1/3 cup) 108 grams Spectrum shortening (1/2 cup...

Jewish Olympic figure skater honored with new bobblehead

Jewish Olympic figure skater honored with new bobblehead

Published February 23, 2023

MILWAUKEE – This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the first bobblehead of Jewish U.S. Olympic figure skater Jason Brown, who had a personal-best showing at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. The limited edition bobblehead...

Matcha Seven Layer Cake

Published February 22, 2023

Growing up in New York, this Matcha Seven Layer Cake was on every Shabbos and holiday table. This is my trendy version of that traditional cake, but made with green tea powder. Make sure you buy green tea powder and not the leaves. This is an easy...

Sweet Potato Tempura Salad

Published February 22, 2023

Tempura is a Japanese dish of seafood or vegetables that have been battered and deep fried. Lacy and crispy fried sweet potato tempura is a warm contrast to this cool salad. Tempura is best eaten right after frying. If done in advance, keep...

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