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I won’t sugarcoat it: I love Peeps. They’re the perfect two-bite seasonal candy that’s sure to stain your tongue and satisfy a sugar craving. I can never resist their squishy centers and candy coating. However, my Jewish friends think that I’m crazy for indulging in this iconic North American Easter treat. So, when I discovered […]

First things first, we need to acknowledge where this dish comes from — history lesson time! Rostï is a breakfast dish from Switzerland that is similar to a huge hash brown or latke. First eaten by Swiss farmers to fuel them for a long day’s work, the original recipe includes just two ingredients: potatoes and […]

Growing up, my favorite Passover treats were the classic chocolate lollipops. The fact that they only appeared during Passover gave them an irresistible allure.  Looking back decades later, I realize they were nothing special  — nor were the other Passover candies on offer, specifically those ubiquitous fruit slices and jelly rings! I created this quick […]

Maybe what my mom used to tell me is true: My eyes are bigger than my stomach. That would explain why, every year at Hanukkah, I insist on buying a dozen sufganiyot (yeasted donuts) when I know I can only realistically eat one before I feel absolutely overloaded with sugar. They’re just so pretty, glistening […]

There’s something about the miracle of the Hanukkah oil that really speaks to me. Maybe because it’s the excuse I’ve been looking for to eat nothing but fried foods for a week straight. When Hanukkah comes around, my family and I gorge ourselves on latkes loaded with sour cream and gravlax or, ideally, caviar. But […]

“How were your holidays?” is an entertaining question to receive as a clergyperson when it comes to the High Holidays. Usually, the honest answer is “exhausting” but the one I give is “great!”, so as not to seem too downtrodden by the biggest Jewish moments of the year. However, in this second year of social […]