Jews have been preserving—curing, pickling, salting, making jams—for centuries to make food last longer and go farther. Today, preserving is making a comeback for health and environmental reasons.
What’s Jewish about Preserving?

Jews have been preserving—curing, pickling, salting, making jams—for centuries to make food last longer and go farther. Today, preserving is making a comeback for health and environmental reasons.
Jewish practice of making jams and other fruit preserves have roots in Ashkenazi and Sephardic communities. Preserving the sweetness of the season allows for special jams to be served at…
For those who eat kitniyot, these are a more nutritious spin on kosher-for-Passover brownies. They can be made year-round with traditional ingredients, too. What makes this indulgent Passover treat a…
As with many other topics in the Jewish community, the dialogue on kitniyot (legumes and more during Passover) is gaining steam and there are plenty of varying opinions on the matter.
After decades of counseling couples and working on interfaith issues with the Jewish community, Dr. Marion Usher’s new book, “One Couple, Two Faiths,” teaches how to cook up a delicious interfaith Jewish life.
For a better granola bar option, try making one at home. This granola is “better” thanks to the additional protein and a crunchy texture from the sunflower seeds and nuts…
The new year for the trees comes right after we’ve rung in our own new year, with resolutions and all. Bring the two together with nutrient-rich fruits and whole grains—in moderation.
For an even-better-than-granola recipe that’s portable and includes six of the seven species (you could add pomegranate arils, too), try these muffins. Barley is a whole grain and an excellent…
The Hamilton Cookbook by JFE® friend Laura Kumin (and the award-winning Broadway show) invite us to a new look at Founding Father Alexander Hamilton and his life and background.
Even before she met her non-Jewish bashert (soul mate), Stacey discovered that Christmas wasn’t just a day for Christians, but rather for everyone who wants to spend time with people they love.