Cake and Calm Despite Calamity
Nina and Leon Merrick, both in their upper 80s, have lived lives full of sadness. But despite that, they’ve managed to find sweetness and to nourish those around them—often with food, too.
Fast Casual That’s Friendly to Any Diet
DC’s favorite fast-casual restaurant, Shouk, shows that plant-based, kosher food can be flavorful, satisfying and loved by all, even those who aren’t vegan. Andrew visits and shares what’s new for the company.
Shaking Up the Shakshuka
For shakshuka, it all starts with tomatoes, onions and peppers—much like a lot of Mexican food. Inspired by her own Mexican background, Heather decided to mix up her shakshuka.
Shabbat with Iceland’s First Full-Time Rabbi
Until 2017, Reykjavik was the only European capital without a full-time rabbi. Rabbi Avi and Rebbetzin Mushky Feldman have made Iceland their home, where they host many travelers and locals.
A Taste of Israeli Soul
Israeli Soul, a new book from the duo behind Zahav, Dizengoff, and several other restaurants in Philadelphia, is out this week. This time the focus is on simple dishes for home cooks.
Nourishing New Rituals and Traditions
Through her company Nourish Co., Kristin Eriko Posner, a Japanese-American Jew, brings together her Japanese heritage with her adopted Jewish culture and shows other blended families how to develop their own unique rituals.
The Taste of Sisterhood
It is said that women in Yemen didn’t experience postpartum depression. Why? Because they spent the 40 days after giving birth being taken care of by other women and fed rich galoub.
Behind Italian Cuisine, a Jewish Influence
The picturesque island of Sicily was once home to a large Jewish community. Though it has diminished, it left a significant mark, particularly on Italian cuisine and adoption of eggplants, peppers and tomatoes.
The Flavors of Memory
Israeli food writer and personality Gil Hovav’s newly translated memoir, the third in a trilogy, paints a picture of 1960s Jerusalem and one family that has played an extraordinary part in Israeli history.
Finding the Beat of Food and Health
Born and raised in Israel, Chef Zipora Einav works as a private chef to many celebrity clients. Her first book pairs healthy recipes with a classical-music CD with techno beats.
