Food
(Photo by Rachel Fauber)
Food
Savoring stories: Tjuv poikar
By Rachel Fauber
Do you have a tried-and-true dish that comes with an interesting origin story? If so, we want to hear from you!
Could changes at the FDA call the kosher status of milk into question?
By Philissa Cramer
Kosher milk production in the United States has largely relied on government oversight as a crucial component. (Getty Images)
April 25, 2025, 1:31 pm
Could changes at the FDA call the kosher status of milk into question?
The Orthodox Union reported “off the hook” calls after revelations this week that federal testing of milk was being suspended.
By Philissa Cramer
(Photo by Rachel Fauber)
April 23, 2025, 3:08 pm
Savoring stories: Tjuv poikar
Do you have a tried-and-true dish that comes with an interesting origin story? If so, we want to hear from you!
By Rachel Fauber
Tzimmes chicken (Photo by Charles Zvirman)
April 21, 2025, 12:08 pm
Savoring stories: Tzimmes chicken
Do you have a tried-and-true dish that comes with an interesting origin story? If so, we want to hear from you!
By Charles Zvirman
Potato and leek soup (Photo by Jessica Grann)
April 18, 2025, 1:34 pm
Potato leek soup
Excellent served with quiche or a fish meal
By Jessica Grann
Medjool date charoset (Photo by Jessica Grann)
April 4, 2025, 4:41 pm
Medjool date charoset
This can be prepared a day or two ahead of the seder and it doesn’t take much effort to put together.
By Jessica Grann
Matzah grilled chesse (Photo by Jessica Grann)
March 31, 2025, 9:18 am
Matzah grilled cheese
A simple, family-friendly dish
By Jessica Grann
(Photo by Jill Wellington via Pixabay)
March 28, 2025, 11:42 am
Calling all chefs!
Do you have a tried-and-true dish that comes with an interesting origin story? If so, we want to hear from you!
Community Day School students hold boxes of matzah delivered by Rabbi Yisroel Altein on March 25. (Photo courtesy of Community Day School)
March 27, 2025, 9:42 am
Pittsburghers rally with free kits, food and seder options for those in need
Across the area, easy ways exist to experience Passover
By Adam Reinherz
New York Bagel Bakery in Philadelphia has served kosher-keeping customers for decades. Its longtime owner was recently accused of antisemitism, a charge he denies. (Screenshot from Google Maps)
March 19, 2025, 5:37 pm
A Palestinian man in Philadelphia served kosher bagels for decades. Then customers found his Facebook profile.
Jews in Lower Merion have called for the local bagel store to lose its kosher certification because its proprietor supported Oct. 7. He says those allegations are false.
By Ben Sales
From left, Uri and Tamar Heller and Beverly Siegel and Howard Rieger shopping for hats in Panama City’s Old Town (Photo courtesy of Beverly Siegel)
March 14, 2025, 9:08 am
Discovering Panama’s kosher delights
Where food meets tradition in a tropical paradise
By Beverly Siegel
Eggplant salad (Photo by Jessica Grann)
March 11, 2025, 12:13 am
Eggplant salad
A great addition to a Shabbat table
By Jessica Grann
An egg shortage due to avian flu could put a crimp on Passover in 2025. (Illustration by Grace Yagel)
March 10, 2025, 8:04 am
Passover requires tons of eggs. Amid the avian flu, what’s a Jew to do?
Eggs are expensive and often not available — just as the very eggy holiday looms.
By Rachel Ringler
Sweet and tangy potato salad (Photo by Jessica Grann)
February 26, 2025, 8:29 pm
Sweet and tangy potato salad
The orange color comes from French salad dressing
By Jessica Grann
Chocolate lava cake (Photo by Jessica Grann)
February 24, 2025, 9:24 am
Chocolate lava cake
This may seem like the kind of dessert you would order in a fancy restaurant but it takes less than 10 minutes to make at home.
By Jessica Grann
Flanken with peas (Photo by Jessica Grann)
February 14, 2025, 11:50 am
Flanken with peas
Pure comfort food — and affordable
By Jessica Grann
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