While the availability of less expensive kosher cheese has been a boon to observant Jews, greater culinary sophistication in the Orthodox community is also having an effect on the dairy market, experts say. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
BY GREG SVIRNOVSKIY, JUNIOR, MARQUETTE- HIGH SCHOOL
• Published May 11, 2017
From the mouth-watering frozen custard of Ted Drewes, to the hot toasted ravioli at Sportsman’s Grill, St. Louis is home to some great restaurants and food traditions It’s the birthplace of the ice cream cone, gooey butter cake, and a delicious...
By Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published August 19, 2015
IngredientsStreusel:½ cup brown sugar2 tbsp. flour1 tsp. cinnamon2 tbsp. butter, coldPinch of saltDough and kuchen:2¼ tsp., or 1 package, active dry yeast, or 2 tsp. instant yeast¼ c. warm water, approximately 110 degrees2 c. plus 2 tbsp. all-purpose...
By Cathleen Kronemer, NSCA-CPT
• Published June 14, 2012
One of my favorite all-American celebrations is almost upon us. Father’s Day has always been special for me, since my birthday often falls on the same day, or at least the same weekend. Growing up, I recall sharing my special day with my dad; and...
Matthew, son of Jodi and Michael Kaplan of Creve Coeur, knows how fortunate he is just by eating a nourishing breakfast before school. Or by having a healthy snack prior to his sport practice and special food to celebrate a birthday or other happy occasion....
By Repps Hudson, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published April 4, 2012
Robert Protzel’s name is synonymous with traditional Jewish fare in St. Louis. At the family business, Protzel’s Delicatessen, 7608 Wydown Boulevard in Clayton, he discovered as a child—he calls the store his babysitter—his love of making people...
By Repps Hudson, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published February 15, 2012
Jewish Family & Children's Service closed last Thursday on a 24,000-square-foot building at 10601 Baur Boulevard in Olivette that will be the new home of the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry. About 5,000 families a month use the food pantry, which...
BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
• Published August 24, 2011
Looking for kosher food? Some 30,000 different food products in groceries today are reported to be certified kosher. Of course, plenty of people enjoy kosher foods and many have a taste for Jewish cuisine, regardless of their religion. Just because you're...
A new line of eco-friendly shopping bags can be seen at grocery stores in the coming months, thanks to the inspiration of friends of the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry.The food pantry announced the launch of "Fed Up With Hunger," which seeks to address...
By Ellen Futterman, Editor
• Published June 1, 2011
If Tevye of "Fiddler on the Roof" fame were a butcher instead of a milkman and Golda helped Teyve with his business instead of staying at home to raise five daughters, then Teyve and Golda might look a lot like Irving and Kay Diamant, longtime owners...
Ellen F. Harris, Special to the Light
• Published December 1, 2010
Dining in Paris transformed the careers of two American Jewish women: Dorie Greenspan and Ina Garten.Greenspan was working toward a doctorate in gerontology 30 years ago when she had an epiphany over a strawberry tartlet in Paris. She took every cooking...
