It’s the American Jewish classic that goes way beyond Sunday-morning breakfasts with the whole mishpacha . Lox and bagels with a schmear of cream cheese has become a universal staple for …
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By Ethel G. Hofman
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3/27/24
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Purim, which begins at motzei Shabbat on March 23, is rooted in Jewish survival in the Persian Empire, thanks to the bravery and Jewish pride of Mordechai and Esther. …
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By Ethel G. Hofman
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3/6/24
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Dining at the Milky Way was an experience — kosher food with zip and a dash of ethnicity served up in a cozy atmosphere where family photos and Leah’s paintings lined the walls.
It …
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By Ethel G. Hofman
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1/24/24
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Thick, aromatic and brimming with good taste, soup is the perfect food in cold weather. Each spoonful warms and comforts like nothing else. Besides chicken soup — the panacea for what ails you …
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By Ethel G. Hofman
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1/10/24
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The majesty of afternoon tea. No need to shell out megabucks in a fancy hotel for this refined pastime. Tea time is one of the simplest ways to entertain. It can be casual or swanky, and the guest …
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By Ethel G. Hofman
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1/4/24
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It’s tradition! The Jewish holiday of Chanukah means latkes and sufganiyot — lots of them, crisp, hot, and hopefully not too oily — to help celebrate the victory of Judah Maccabee …
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By Ethel G. Hofman
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11/29/23
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Avocados, plantains, pumpkins, breadfruit, coconut oil … put these foods and flavors on your table!
Are there really Jews who live full-time on the Cayman Islands? Why was I surprised …
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By Ethel G. Hofman
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10/18/23
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Sukkot is akin to a Jewish Thanksgiving. On Thanksgiving in America, no matter religion or background, families and friends come together to celebrate the arrival of the Pilgrims at Plymouth, Mass., …
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By Ethel G. Hofman
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9/27/23
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Rosh Hashana, which begins this Friday evening, is one of my favorite holidays, with meals steeped in tradition and symbolism.
Childhood memories of sweet, finger-licking ingredients such as …
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By Ethel G. Hofman
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9/13/23
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I first met Alon Shaya when he was a lanky, handsome youth at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, NY. He radiated excitement and enthusiasm. He was a student in one of the finest …
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By Ethel G. Hofman
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9/6/23
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