Ah the joys of being a culinary anthropologist. When I discovered that the Sephardim insert hard boiled eggs into a bread to represent Haman’s eyes, I had to try it. The custom is to gouge out the eye/eggs at the Seuda. And who says that being Jewish isn’t fun? If this doesn’t appeal to a … Continue reading
For the past few weeks, my youngest son has had a tummy ache of the mysterious kind. Knee jerk psychologists: this ailment is not psychosomatic. I know this kid. He isn’t being bullied or abused. This is physiological but as of today, medical science hasn’t reached the root of the trouble. The standard tests turned up nothing … Continue reading
Here’s a menora made of dough.Perfect for Shabbos Hanuka
No, dear readers, I’m not eating my way through the book of Genesis, but during this holiday-less time, I look to the weekly Torah reading , Hayei Sarah for recipe ideas. It is well known that our matriarch Sarah was a master baker. The Midrash says that there was a blessing in her dough. Not … Continue reading
Don’t try to blow this. The Shofar Challah isn’t my invention. I got it and the other Challah shapes from Rabbi Dovid Meisel’s wonderful book “Rosh Hashana Secrets.” (Israel Bookstore Publisher). Best wishes for a sweet and wonderful new year. .
On Rosh Hashana we “coronate” Hashem. This is a crown Hallah. I know, this takes imagination. Think William and Kate. Bird Hallah. This comes from a verse In Isaiah which says Hashem will swoop down like a flying bird to do battle for us. Good to remember this week as our fate hangs in the … Continue reading
