Traditional Hanukkah foods are either fried in oil or made with cheese. Throughout the centuries. Jews from different geographic regions created their own fried varieties. Eastern European Jews favor their latkes (potato pancakes while Jews from Mediterranean countries indulged … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2013
Spice & Kosher Cookbook Review
Spice & Kosher sprinkles aspects of history into an assortment of traditional Cochin Jewish recipes. The first few chapters provide basic facts about the history of the community and some prominent personalities. References to a Jewish presence in the area date back to … [Read more...]
Q & A With Bala Menon, Author of Spice & Kosher
Many months ago, Bala Menon contacted me after reading one of my blogs about Indian Jewry. He has graciously supplied me with updates about the dwindling Jewish community in Cochin. Recently, he co-authored a cookbook that preserves many Indian Jewish traditions. He sent me a … [Read more...]
Chanukah- 2 New Picture Books and a Sweet Potato Latke Recipe
Two updated versions of Chanukah tales were published this year. Both picture books include an animal as one of the main characters. Hanukkah in Alaska focuses on a stubborn moose while Hanukkah Bear showcases an astute bear. I don't recall reading the original versions so I … [Read more...]
Two Jewish Children’s Books for Thanksgiving
A rare occurrence will happen this month. American Jews will celebrate Thanksgiving on the 2nd night of Chanukah. Some have coined this unusual event Thanksgivukkah. It has been almost 100 years since the two holidays shared a common date. The last time two Chanukah candles … [Read more...]
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