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Try these pumpkin goodies for a taste of fall

We love this time of the year. The trees are decked out in reds, yellows and golds. Warm, sunny days are followed by cool crisp nights, just chilly enough for an extra blanket or two. And as we’ve been reminded by the holidays just passed, the … more

The Voice Staff | 10/23/14

Israelis growing hungry for vegan diet

TEL AVIV (JTA) – The music pounded, the liquor flowed, dancers filled the floor and khinkali meat dumplings and kababi skewers – staples of traditional Georgian cuisines – sat on almost every table. That was back in February, before … more

Ben Sales | 10/23/14

Congregation gets a true feeling of community in the kitchen

Congregation B’nai Israel, like many synagogues in Rhode Island, has a long tradition of communal cooking, for Shabbat, kiddush, bar and bat mitzvahs, holidays and many other events. At CBI, in Woonsocket, the biggest event of the year is … more

CYNTHIA BENJAMIN | 10/20/14

Nibble and nosh and Temple Beth-El

Nibblers will want to sample more than 25 noshes prepared by Temple Beth-El members at the “World Series of Jewish Noshes” on Oct. 26 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at 70 Orchard Ave., Providence. A judges’ panel will award the title of … more

10/20/14

Break-fast pickle? Try cucumber salad and your own cream cheese

MyJewishLearning.com – The last thing anyone wants to do after fasting and sitting in synagogue is to start cooking and prepping a complicated or heavy meal. The dishes I like to serve for Yom Kippur can all be made in advance – in fact, they … more

Shannon Sarna | 9/30/14

Kugel: The ultimate holiday comfort food

If you’re looking for a new kugel recipe, we found these in the JTA files. One sweet, one savory and both sure look tasty. Vegetable Kugel 1 bunch (6-8) carrots 14 white mushrooms 1 potato, peeled 1 medium onion more

The Voice Staff | 9/30/14

Open Sesame: In Brooklyn, an Israeli’s artisanal halva and tahini seeds new interest in the fatty but nutritious staple

NEW YORK (JTA) – An expert “raw halva” maker, Shahar Shamir has been creating all-natural sesame spreads – and serving them to friends and family – for years. So when the native Israeli’s plan to open a Brooklyn cafe hit some snags, … more

Shannon Sarna | 9/30/14

Take it outside: Hail kale (salad), bring on the beef (stew)

MyJewishLearning.com – During the summer we all relish al fresco dining. The moment we can bring our meals outside is always a happy one, and we schedule the summer months with picnics, barbecues and rooftop cocktails as much as possible. … more

Shannon Sarna | 9/30/14

Journey to a Rosh Hashanah Challah

Baking challah is a weekly ritual in many households. It can be a daylong affair. The mixing, the kneading, the hours of rising, then the braiding and, finally, more rising. But the results are unparalleled. Usually. I have to admit I have a … more

Fran Ostendorf | 9/11/14

Honey – the soul of flowers, the dream of bees

In the 15th century, people believed that honey was the soul of flowers. Let’s expand the metaphor, and think of honey in feminine terms and of bees in masculine terms. Honey is the soul of the flower, her family. Bee, has to work very hard to … more

Irina Missiuro | 9/11/14