Category Archives: Breakfast
Labneh
This blog seems to be turning into the story of what I’ve been doing in the increasingly long periods between posts. This time I have a great excuse. I was moving. Between looking for a new place, packing, the actual … Continue reading
Eggs with lox
I spent the better part of the last decade believing I had an intolerance to eggs. Every 6 months or so I would try them again just be be sure because I love them and regret it within an hour. … Continue reading
Halvah Ice Cream
Yes, yes I know it’s winter. But ice cream just makes those hard days feel easier. So dispute the frequenting rain and extreme cold in Tel Aviv (well cold by my, and Israel standards, which in actuality means like 45F) I … Continue reading
The Wise Sons Chronicles – Off the Grid Pop-up Brunch
Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen made their public début at Off the Grid: McChoppin Hub on Saturday. They served a fantastic brunch with your choice of corned beef hash, bialy with lox, or cheese blintzes and babka as a side. Since … Continue reading
The Wise Sons Chronicles – Debut Prep
As I have mentioned several times before, my good friends Evan and Leo are on a quest to open a Jewish deli in San Francisco. After choosing the name, Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen, a few weeks ago, they have been … Continue reading
Filed under Ashkenazi, Breakfast, Deli, Jewish, Other Stuff
Shakshouka!
Besides being exceptionally entertaining to say, Shakshouka is a simple and homey meal. It can be found in most cafes, breakfast places, and sometimes even dedicated shakshuka spots everywhere in Israel. Equally popular as a Saturday brunch or a breakfast … Continue reading
Pumpkin Latkes
Its the day after Thanksgiving and I am enjoying the satiety that come from too much food and drink, and in the miracle of miracles, I finally got a seat at the grown-ups’ table. I had thought it might happen, … Continue reading
New Fruit for Sukkot
I was going to do a “what to do with your leftover etrog” post for Sukkot but discovered from the folks over at the Jew and the Carrot, that actually eating the etrog may be a bad idea. It turns … Continue reading
Filed under Breakfast, Dessert, Fruit and Vegtables, Holidays, Sukkot
Dad’s Matzo Brie (Fried Matzo)
We heathens are introducing a new category today: “Mishpoke” or family. It turns out some of our kin wanted to write about their recipes in their own voice, and given that they dealt with us during our teenage years, we … Continue reading
Kumquat Walnut Challah
Let’s get some chametz in before pesach! Turns out, the kumquat is in season so I thought it would be fun to mix it into Amiee’s challah dough recipe. Why did I choose a seasonal fruit? Eating seasonally is something I’ve … Continue reading
Filed under Bread, Breakfast, Dessert, Fruit and Vegtables
