Translated, mishloach manot means “sending of portions.” So, on Purim, we send delicious foods to our friends and family. We have a long, ingrained and biblical tradition of providing …
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By Joni Schockett
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2/22/18
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Muffin. The word may elicit visions of a huge chocolate chip filled sweet confection, or a flat disc-shaped yeast-risen dough that must be toasted before eating. Both have interesting …
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By Joni Schockett
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2/14/18
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February is national chocolate month. While Ashkenazic Jews came to chocolate a bit late, Sephardic Jews enjoyed it for centuries. My grandmothers never used chocolate in …
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By Joni Schockett
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2/7/18
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This past weekend, the world marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Many of us also know it as the day that Auschwitz was liberated. The hashtag #We Remember was used throughout the day to …
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By Joni Schockett
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1/31/18
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Tu B’Shevat is a wonderful, fun holiday that celebrates the birthday of the trees. It’s always meant that spring would be coming …
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By Joni Schockett
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1/24/18
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Challah is so important to Shabbos that, if a family cannot afford both wine and challah, the challah is considered the more important item.
There are many commandments and customs …
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By Joni Schockett
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1/19/18
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I love Shabbat. I love the routine and the majesty that heralds a time of rest after a busy week. I especially love Shabbat in the winter. And, even though I absolutely do not like the cold, …
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By Joni Schockett
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1/10/18
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Each new year brings with it lots of food trends. Some of the hottest trends of 2017 were surprising — like charcoal-based foods, including ice cream, and, one of the hottest trends, …
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By Joni Schockett
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1/3/18
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Celiac disease is a common autoimmune disease that affects the ability to digest gluten, the protein found in wheat, rye and barley. The issue is the chemical, gliadin, to which patients form an …
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By Joni Schockett
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12/27/17
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When I began writing about food, I was in the midst of feeding three children who ranged in age from infancy to pre-teen. One …
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By Joni Schockett
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12/20/17
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