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Episode 3 – Chulent/Hamin: The Dish That Embodies Jewish Culture
April 1, 2024April 2, 2024

Episode 3 – Chulent/Hamin: The Dish That Embodies Jewish Culture

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The Shabbat Stew — chulent, hamin, dafina, and so many more — is eaten by Jews from around the world every Saturday, and I consider it the most Jewish Food in the world. Even more than the matzah of the previous episode. Here I explore the diversity of this dish, and trace its migrations through the Jewish Diaspora. I also […]

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Shabbat Stew Bonus Foods
May 27, 2022

Shabbat Stew Bonus Foods

Classic Foods by FunJoel0 comments

Who doesn’t like a bonus? Whether it is extra money from your boss at year’s end or the proverbial cherry on top of your sundae, bonuses put an extra smile on our faces because the base was already good in itself and now we get even more goodness to add to it. And wouldn’t you know it? Jewish food has […]

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The Sephardi-Style Eggs that are Not Just for Sephardim
July 31, 2020

The Sephardi-Style Eggs that are Not Just for Sephardim

Classic Foods by FunJoel1 comment

Huevos haminados, eggs cooked slowly through the night, are one of the most recognizable foods of the Sephardic kitchen. But in fact, the uniquely Jewish cooking method long predates its popularity among the Jewish community in Spain. With the Spanish Expulsion of 1492, it spread widely to other Jewish communities while simultaneously remaining a hallmark of Sephardic cuisine. * * […]

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