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Loading Save article Saved article. Latest Videos Cook along with us as we make some of our favorite recipes start-to-finish! Latest Articles Menus, how-to tips, ingredient spotlights--you'll find them all right here! Add ed to your favorites. Go to My Favorites Remove from all folders Close. I lead an active life, attending different kinds of events, exhibitions, theatre, concerts, and sports games.

I also enjoy yoga, and love to travel and spend time with my friends.

The only thing I do not really enjoy is cooking. I was raised in the Reform Jewish community in Ukraine. Now I have my own way of practicing Judaism by keeping kosher, as well as observing Jewish traditions and holidays. I celebrate all of the Jewish holidays alongside my Ukrainian Jewish community. I always feel more comfortable celebrating with my community in a space where everyone feels equal, like a Jewish Community Center for example.

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Jewish holidays here in the former Soviet Union are always prepared in advance, starting with an interesting program and a beautiful menu full of traditional dishes, and ending in a cozy atmosphere where we can just all be together. A few years ago, I made the decision to have a Passover Seder at my home. I invited my friends over for the celebration and it was amazing! Everyone brought a different food to contribute towards the meal and we worked together to cook it.

Can you believe that my tiny apartment held fifteen people? We sang songs, told stories, and played table games. Everything was so simple, but at the same time, the holiday was unforgettable! How does the ideal holiday celebration look and feel to you? My ideal holiday celebration, or the holiday celebration of my dreams, is a festive and fully decorated apartment, complete with the proper table settings and beautiful silverware, Judaica objects, and tasty food.

The most important thing for me is the atmosphere, which is created from all of the small details coming together. I have a fond memory from my childhood of a guest visiting and giving a small book to my family, which then served as a constant reminder of the time he spent with us. Also, when I was 7-years-old, a friend of my mother presented me with big box of classic books from writers including Duma, Oskar Uald, Stendal.

It was the best day of my life, and ever since then I have continued to collect books and now have a nice library in my home. Although throughout the years I have moved apartments many times and even relocated to different countries, I always bring my books with me. Leading up to, during, and after the holidays, how do you reconnect with yourself? After each holiday celebration, I need to take some time out for myself.

I sleep a little, think deeper into my thoughts including recollecting the holiday, and of course, relax at home. What is one of your most memorable holiday experiences? My favorite holidays are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, mostly because of their deep meaning. I like the idea of beginning each New Year with a clean page, as well as analyzing my own behavior and personality to see what changes I may need to make to better myself.

These are the only holidays that I celebrate in my synagogue, and they make me truly feel like I am part of the Jewish nation. I will never forget my first Yom Kippur experience at years-old. I prayed for a long time without any food or water, and had to walk almost ten miles back from the synagogue to my house. The next morning, I finished my prayers and immediately recognized all of the familiar smells of Jewish food cooking in my town. I wanted to eat everything including French fries and grilled chicken, and that day, every type of food smelled extra tasty. To me, Chanukah is all about the delicious smells of sufganiyot, a delicious round jelly doughnut, and other kinds of sweet foods.

Shabbat represents light to me, with the candles giving off a special type of warmth that create a peaceful environment. I love seeing the room and people illuminated by the light of the Shabbat candles.

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Passover for me is all about the sounds. I love singing and in my eyes, the Pesach Seder always looks like a musical production. I also enjoy telling Passover stories through melodies, prayers, and songs. I keep a kosher kitchen at home. I always have milk, and eggs in my fridge, and of course matzah on hand which I have after each Passover Seder.

The most tasty and least time consuming dish I love to make is matzah brei. A nontraditional holiday ritual in my home is that my guests always leave me with small presents to remind me of them, and in a positive and great mood. What was something that your mother or another influential figure shared with you about the holidays that has stuck with you?

My mother taught me that having guests in your home is both special and important. No matter what situation our family was facing at any given time, having people over to celebrate was always an uplifting time. The table should be covered with a beautiful tablecloth and display yummy treats, and guests should be left well-fed and pleased. My mother is the one who showed me the importance of giving small presents to guests, and over the years, I have kept this tradition alive. None of my guests ever leave my home without a small gift.

Everything I do to prepare for the holidays is done with love. To me, the true meaning of each holiday inspires me to come up with new ideas on how to spend the holiday with loved ones. Kitchen tools are everyday objects that can be mundane or special. Dan makes his knives entirely by himself. He forges, grinds, glazes, heat treats, sharpens each knife himself. Each knife is made entirely from high carbon steel and sustainably managed hardwoods. This knife can become an everyday kitchen tool that you will enjoy for years to come.

It feels like slicing through butter. I went on the website and read about his work and felt admiration for his approach to making tools. I bought myself one for my 40th birthday. The buying experience was personal. In the exchange, he even reminded me a few times how to care for my knife , making it very clear that he cares about the objects he sends into the world.

He wants you to take good care of your knife so it lasts and stays in good condition. A good knife really does make a difference. To enter, leave a comment below and sign up to for Jewish Food Hero email newsletter right here if you are not already on the list. A winner will be chosen at random on Tuesday December 26th, If you are interested in offering a giveaway of your purposeful product, service or experience on Jewish Food Hero, start a conversation with me here.

Thank you for supporting the brands that support Jewish Food Hero. This Hanukkah, I asked Shifra C. Penkower to build a Hanukkah mood for us. She is an experienced stage, screen, and voice actor, director, artist and designer, singer, dancer, writer, editor, sleuth, mother, and DIY-er—whether that involves learning HTML, fixing a VCR, or creatively solving other acronym-related challenges.

A natural creative problem solver, Shifra has been a trusted team member for many projects and businesses large and small since the 90s, and plans on keeping that up at least until she reaches her 90s. Name of your playlist: The Perfectly Patchworked Hanukkah Playlist. My musical taste tends to be quite eclectic, so this playlist is no different. It transitions between the classical and the contemporary. The orchestral and the off-the-beaten-track. Instead of strictly selecting songs which are obviously associated with Chanukah, I thought about themes and practices surrounding the holiday and let them lead me to songs which represented those ideas.

Think of this playlist as a road trip along an undulating highway, passing through pastoral landscapes, bustling cities, and everything in between, with a couple of rest stops along the way. Roll the windows down, turn the volume up, and vroom onward, my friends. She is working on a photo exhibit and articles from her recent trip to India and her first cookbook. Eggplant Fritters Pakoras in Chickpea. Takes 15 min ,serves 2.

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These gluten free and vegetarian pakoras provide a nice break from latkes during Chanukah. Then again, do you need a break?! In a medium bowl add the batter ingredients and whisk with a small whisk into a smooth consistency. Dip in batter and coat well. Let excess batter drip back into the batter bowl while holding the eggplant from one edge over the bowl.

The oil will be enough and some for the entire batch. Keep the oil on medium high heat and adjust to medium if necessary. These fritters are traditionally deep fried but I find this method works very well and produces identical results with less oil. Thank you for this wonderful recipe! Take a snap and tag kosherlikeme so we can see. Do Not Send Email Notifications. Join Jackie Topol , MS, RD, Nutritionist, in preparing nourishing dishes that will set you on the right path to achieving your health goals. Click here for more information and to register. Elevate your Chanukah celebrations after learning to prepare 8 recipes from around the world in this hands-on cooking class taught by Chef Jennifer Abadi at JCC Manhattan.

For more deets and to register for class, click here. Click here for more info and to register. Celebrate the bounty of the late summer harvest by learning to can safely with Chef Jen Cinclair. Sample recipes for simple appetizers utilizing class-made batches of berry jam, herbed tomatoes, and a quick vegetable pickle. Join Middle Eastern food expert, Jennifer Abadi author of Too Good To Passover , as she teaches this hands-on cooking class that will elevate and inspire your picnic outings.

This is a hands-on class in a kosher kitchen. Enjoy the fruits of your labor with your classmates at end of the evening. Click here for more info and tix. Have you tasted seasonal, artisanal gefilte fish yet?! Passover dishes from the book will be discussed, too. For more info and to buy tickets click here. Using classic Syrian ingredients such as tamarind, bulgur wheat, sour cherries, allspice, and cinnamon, you will walk away from class understanding why Aleppoan cooking from the Levant is considered among the best Middle Eastern cooking in the world.

Reserve your spot here. Talk and Taste the History. January 11, 6: Doors open at 6 PM. Click here for menu. Laughs begin at 8 PM. Click here for tix. For more information on this exciting menu and to register click here. Chef Shaya Klechevsky will teach how to create dishes that may include zucchini keftedes with feta and dill; stuffed grape leaves with bulgur and mint; tzatziki a classic Greek yogurt with cucumbers and dill ; chickpea confit; grilled branzino with ladolemono Greek-style sauce ; red snapper baked in grape leaves; and a date tart.

Learn to make a variety of small dishes in the tradition of Chinese dim sum with Chef Shaya Klechevsky. Menu may include beef edamame shumai dumplings; vegetable egg rolls; roast chicken and shiitake steamed buns; scallion-sesame pancakes; and sweet egg custard tartlets. Summertime is a great time for travel and eating as you go.

Register for group tours or set up your own group here. There will be stops at places that are not strictly kosher. For anyone kosherlikeme, you will have plenty to nosh on. Nosh your way along Sixth Ave. Kosher and vegan choices will be available. Breakout sessions including cooking demos and discussions on the intersection of sustainability and Jewish food values.

Whether you want to expand your culinary expertise, experience the pleasure of harvesting your own organic fruits and veggies, unpack the complexities of our global food system, or connect to our ancient food tradition, there is something for everybody at the Hazon Food Conference.

Directions and more here. This anthology of over recipes spans the millennia and the globe with both classics and new riffs on traditions. This remarkable collection takes the reader and home cook from India to France, Italy to Mexico, through the Middle East and North America with historical details, personal histories and mouth watering recipes. Click here for more info and to purchase tix. Presenters from the USA, Canada, across Europe and Israel will come together to share their knowledge, skills and delicious eats with attendees. For more info and a listing of events click here.

Diners are known to travel far to arrive at this charming spot along the Norwalk River. We wait for this all year! To read our review click here. Vegetarian dinners will be offered each Wednesday eve between January February 22, Be sure to reserve early. MetroNorth trains run right into Cannondale, CT. The restaurant is just steps from the charming station. Visit compelling moments of Jewish history in the DP Camps, trace your own roots with JDC, and explore the intertwining of Jewish food and culture today.

Click here for the full schedule and to purchase tix. This elegant vegetarian feast features fall vegetables proudly grown by CT NOFA farmers and cocktails crafted with small batch local spirits and seasonal ingredients. For more info and to register click here.

Sugar and Olives is a 3 star certified green restaurant! Toronto Nosh Fest Thinking about an Autumn road trip that combines great food, a vibrant city and easy flights in and out? A portion of online ticket sales will be donated to Shoresh , a Canadian grassroots Jewish environmental organization. For more info and to buy tix click here. Meet the makers of some of the most exquisite chocolates from around the world. Roam, taste and learn from artisans, chefs and pastry makers from Europe, North and South America.

There are a wide array of classes and demos to chose from. These are just a few of the dishes that American Jews in the south have adapted from African American and white communities. Do you have a bumper crop in your garden? Too much of a good thing in your CSA share? Worried about wasting perfectly delicious summer fruits and veggies?

Canning with Hudson Valley food preservationist, Michaela Hayes. For more info, mouth- watering sample menu and to register click here. Classes are designed to help all levels of cooks explore ideas and flavors through a Jewish food lens. Wednesday, August 3rd , To secure your spot, send check to Kosher Like Me. Address will be given upon registration. Mustard and Tarragon Marinated Chicken. Phyllo Pie with Macerated Peaches and Almonds. Wander about and grab a nosh or 5 from some of our favorites including: Exact address will be given upon ticket purchase.

For more on NY Shuk , an artisanal food company that handcrafts pantry staples rooted in Sephardic and Middle Eastern cuisines, click here. Jennifer Abadi is at it again! Steven Rothfeld , world class photographer, fell in love with the flavors of Israeli food and spent months exploring the vibrant food scene there. For more info and to purchase tix click here. Many of these plant based foods are certified kosher. Check out this mostly vegetarian menu suggested:.

Join Liz Alpern, of The Gefilteria , for this hands on cooking class focused on old world dishes with modern twists. Imagine mastering how to prepare vegetable soup with egg lukshen, butternut squash kugel with crispy shallots, spring fruit compote and lots more. This is a decadent and delicious way to explore some of the best chocolate makers in NYC. Join cookbook author and cooking instructor, Kim Kushner , as she demonstrates her exciting perspective on the new kosher cuisine. There will be ample samples to nosh at this event.

Jewish cuisine is changing rapidly! Meet three cutting edge writers and chefs who are leading the revolution. Twitty , Judaic studies teacher, culinary historian with a passion for examining African- American food-ways and Jewish culture. Talk is free but you must reserve your spot. Click here for more info. Click here for more info and to buy tix for this 92Y event, NYC.

Learn history, techniques and nosh a little too, at this talk with Francine Segan and acclaimed pit master, Warren Norstein. An intimate reception with the performers, including Sephardic nibbles , will follow the performance. Click here for tix and more info. Sample some of these brews and discover mostly local cheeses paired perfectly to compliment them. Join thinkers and doers in the Jewish food movement to explore new angles on food and our changing environment. Learn alongside passionate experts, growers, rabbis, writers and cooks, as you delve deeply into how to positively impact the future of our sustainable food systems.

All meals are included and are kosher. The Latke Festival benefits The Sylvia Center , a nonprofit dedicated to teaching children and teens how to cook and eat well. From schmaltz-fried rice to Nutella babka bread pudding with maple syrup to classic gefilte fish— the Jewish cuisine of Canada is sizzling. Generous and drool worthy noshes will be served kosher and dairy.

Click here to buy tix. Madhur Jaffrey , veteran food writer 40 years plus! Learn more and buy tickets here. Step out this Sunday morning for a multi-sensory experience of film viewing, discussion and you guessed it a deli lunch! Enjoy eating dinner together at end of class. Isaac Bernstein, Chef and Culinary Director at Pomegranate Supermarket , the largest premier kosher market in the USA, will demo, prepare and share tips and tastes from his most popular dishes.

Let us know if you can join us. Hands on vegetarian cooking class with Middle Eastern flavors and ingredients.

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This farm to table dinner highlights the most creative chefs and producers in Fairfield County, CT. Natural Gournet Institute , 48 West 21 St. Click here for menu and to register. A six course tasting menu will be served to guests around a communal table as each course is introduced by the Moss team. For more about Moss Cafe and to reserve your spot click here. Moss Cafe, a farm to table cafe and espresso bar, is strictly kosher. It is located in Riverdale Bronx , NY. Cheese enthusiasts will visit three of the most exciting spots to taste and buy cheese in NYC.

Register through 92Y here. Clinical Herbalist, Tynne, at Catch a Healthy Habit in Fairfield , CT presents a 3-part series that will give you the tools to support your health by making home remedies. Learn to make infused herbal oils, infusions, first aid kits, fermented foods, lozenges and much more. Classes are hands on and there will be hand-outs and samples at each class.

For more info on what will be taught in each session and to register click here. Check the menu pre-pay here. Nosh your way through vendors selling bagels, falafel, pickles, knishes, bialys, all sorts of deli stuff and smoked fish. The Center for Kosher Culinary Arts is hosting a juicy hands-on cooking class for men who love to grill! Center for Kosher Culinary Arts. Classes are open to all levels and begin on June 29, Students myst be 17 to participate. Find full descriptions and registration info.

Classes will be held at the Ramaz School dairy and meat kitchens East 85th St. A limited number of tix will be sold and this event sells out. Book signing and tasting will follow panel discussion. Enjoy a delicious and locally grown vegetarian meal as Chef shares the secrets to cooking healthy grains like farro and quinoa. Have you always wanted to learn to bake this old world classic? Learn how to make this yeasty dough and fillings, plus more. Bring warm, fresh babke home and wow your family and friends.

After making tofu with organic soybeans, participates will prepare dishes that may include:. Natural Gourmet Institute ,.

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The first ever vegetarian food rave is happening in CT this weekend! Anyone up for attending with me? Complimentary noshes, drinks and music by Lisa Gutkin of the Klezmatics. The Philly Farm and Food Fest has blossomed into a tremendous resource intended to connect farmers, food producers and consumers.

Attendees will have the opportunity to taste hundreds of delicious samples of local food plenty of veg friendly items and find new ways to buy, cook, grow and share local food every day! Click here for full descriptions and ticket purchases. What makes this champagne different from all the others? Learn all about it and taste with Oumy Diaw , the first and only official Champagne Sommelier.

This is a kosher friendly event with fish and vegetarian options galore. Vino Levantino is not a kosher resto. NOFA Conference from 8: Panels , speakers and vendors will address issues of sustainability, backyard gardening, green food production and more. Great food vendors will be offering lunch and snacks, with plenty of vegetarian options. Click here for more information and directions. Chabad of Westport, CT. Share with family and friends as you explore a variety of scrumptious fillings. Demo and inspiration by Sarah Lasry , cookbook author and blogger at www.

Bagels with a smear, smoked fish and sweets will be served, of course! This event sells out quickly so buy your tix in advance. To read more about why we love these Wednesday night vegetarian feasts , check out what we wrote here. To reserve your spot, click here. Click here for more details and to register. The Candle Cafe, Candle 79 and Candle West team, NYC, will present a cooking demo with tips and tastes from their 20 plus years of creating vegan dishes to loyal customers.

Celebrating seasonal produce, local growers, family traditions and plant based meals has been their consistent mantra. To read more about why we love Candle, click here. Chef Anna Roy will be at the stove, preparing a flavorful and aromatic dinner of steaming rice, dal and much more. Gin based cocktails infused with the spirit of the tea and spice markets are on the menu. Expect to fall in love with the sounds of North India as Eric Fraser and his trio fill the room with tunes on the classical bansuri flute and tabla.

Jennifer Abadi , author of A Fistful of Lentils, will show you how to maintain the spirit and tradition of Hanukkah with her fresh, modern take on conventional recipes using lighter, healthier ingredients. Here are some of the delicious dishes you will make with this Sephardic and Middle Eastern food expert:.

Learn more and register by clicking here. Click here for more info and to buy tix. Click here for tix and venue deets. Jennifer Abadi , Syrian food expert and cookbook author, will be teaching a hands on cooking class with six dishes you will want to add to your tool box for those Meatless Mondays. Warm brisket tacos with salsa verde or guava and cream cheese on matzah? Where do these ideas come from?

Jayne Cohen , cookbook author, will be speaking with: For more info and to purchase tickets click here. After months of recipe testing, more than 20 teams will finally fire up their individual grills to smoke brisket, chili, chicken and ribs. Come taste and vote! This is a family event with plenty of fun for the kiddos. While the blind judging happens behind closed kiddush room doors, celebrity judges will be there to taste and shmooze with the crowd. You never know who you may meet! All salads and dips in this class are meant to be paired with your handmade pita pockets.

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Click here to learn more and to register. Click here to purchase. Click here for more deets and entry form. Best part other than a load of delicious kosher eats? Plan an outing around picking your own strawberries! Click here to find a patch to pick in at a nearby farm. Click here to check out their tantalizing schedule of classes for enthusiastic home cooks of all levels. Yes , a nosh will be served. Click here to learn more and to buy tickets.