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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...

How today's couples are becoming real, equal partners

How today’s couples are becoming real, equal partners

Barbara Ballinger and Margaret Crane, Special To The Jewish LightPublished February 28, 2023

The two of us grew up in an era where there was a division of labor in our homes. Usually, the man/husband/dad did the messy inside and outside stuff—dishes, garbage, fixing the toilet and changing light bulbs, yardwork and maybe grilled—and cleaned...

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...

Tricolor BBQ Beef Sushi

Published February 22, 2023

Tricolor BBQ Beef Sushi BBQ Beef Sushi is a wonderful twist on a classic and using Gold's Borscht and Gold's Wasabi Ginger Sauce, you can compliment the flavor of the beef by flavoring, and coloring, the rice. INGREDIENTS 3 cup sushi rice ...

Printable Recipe: Miso Soup

Published February 22, 2023

Miso Soup Miso soup is a staple in the healthy Japanese diet—it’s commonly eaten for breakfast or lunch, together with seasonal vegetables. Do not bring the soup to a boil once the miso has been added. Leave it at a simmer, or the heat will alter...

15 Shabbat candle facts every Jewish woman and man should know

15 Shabbat candle facts every Jewish woman and man should know

Menachem Posner, Chabad.org/newsPublished February 21, 2023

Shabbat candles are lit by Jewish women and girls (or men when there are no women present) 18 minutes before sunset every Friday afternoon and on the eve of Jewish holidays, ideally in the dining room, where the festive meal will soon take place. 1....

PHOTOS: Jewish leaders converge for ‘bootcamp’ at the J

PHOTOS: Jewish leaders converge for ‘bootcamp’ at the J

Bill MotchanPublished February 21, 2023

The Songleader Boot Camp (SLBC) National Conference returned to St. Louis over the weekendfor its first in-person gathering since 2020. The leadership training gathering for Jewish clergy, educators, camp staff and song leaders was presented as a virtual...

How to organize a Shiva

How to organize a Shiva

Published February 19, 2023

Shiva is a Jewish period of mourning that generally lasts seven days, starting when the mourners return home from the funeral. During shiva, a mourner traditionally stays at home or at the home of the deceased or the deceased’s other mourners, wears...

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