Author Archives: Marc
Keisjeliesj (aka Kicheleh, aka Dutch Puffed Purim dough)
American Purim is usually celebrated by many things, one of which is the Hamantaschen. First, let’s get a little background on the Hamantaschen. It is triangular and usually filled with jelly (though my mother ingeniously fills them with chocolate). The … Continue reading
Filed under Ashkenazi, Bread, Other Stuff, Parve, Purim
Satan’s Farts – Pumpernickle
There is a saying that “if you fail, try and try again.” Luckily I only had to try once. I made pumpernickel a few months ago. It turned out horrible, so I tried again, and succeeded. So there are two … Continue reading
Jerusalem Pretzels
When I think of pretzels, I think of a Sunday afternoon at the ballpark, with a hot dog in one hand and a pretzel in the other. The pretzel is really scrumptious, though not so nutrious. I’d bet … Continue reading
Filed under Bread, Goyish, Israeli, Parve, Pasta and Grains
Pickling
A couple of weeks ago, I went to a seminar entitled, “Yes We Can (and Pickle).” In addition to the fairly funny title, the event, put on by Avodah and AJWS, was devoted to food awareness. One of the workshops I went to … Continue reading
Filed under Cured and Pickled, Deli, Fruit and Vegtables, Jewish, Kashrut, Parve
Halvah
Halvah is really the epitome of Jewish cuisine. Since about two mellenia ago, the Jews have been in exile, moving from one place to another, finding a new home whenever they were kicked out. While all this was happening, they … Continue reading
Kasha Varnishkes (with color!)
There might not be a more boring Asheknazi dish out there. Kasha Varnishkes (or just Kasha as my Mother calls it) is bowtie pasta with buckwheat. The tan of the noodles, with the brown of the grain, along with the … Continue reading
Filed under Deli, Jewish, Other Stuff, Parve, Pasta and Grains
Yet another addition… Marc
Well, I have to say thank you Amiee, Gordon, and Dafna for inviting me to write. It is a real honor to be among such a distinguished group of foodies. Undoubtedly, I will bring a new flair to the group … Continue reading
Filed under Kashrut, Other Stuff
