Tag: Talmud
From the Bookshelf: Ancient Jewish Food in Context
Some of you may recall that one of the first books I reviewed for this website, even before I officially innaugurated the “From the Jewish Food Bookshelf” series, was Haroset by Susan Weingarten. I also had the pleasure of interviewing her on that topic for Episode 4 of my podcast. So when her new book was released, I was eager […]
How an Unknown Herb Became Beans and Carrots, and Spawned Rosh Hashana “Dad Jokes” Galore
For a thousand years or more, Jews have used special symbolic foods on Rosh Hashana to augur good outcomes for the new year ahead. Over time those foods have grown more numerous, taking on multiple diverse meanings. This led to a situation where there are many more omen-laden foods associated with Rosh Hashana (the Jewish New Year) than any other […]
The Sephardi-Style Eggs that are Not Just for Sephardim
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. * * […]
