The art of the brew The Western Galilee is home to Malka Brewery, Israel’s queen of beers, with a small crew honing their craft. Ethel G. Hofman and Carin M. Smilk May 5, 2025
A taste of Morocco for the Passover seder When the Jews were expelled from the Iberian Peninsula in the 15th century, they brought their own culinary customs from Spain, where beans and legumes were eaten during the holiday. Ethel G. Hofman April 4, 2025
Baskets overfloweth: Last-minute spreads for Purim Think savory with nuts, spices and dips, as well as hamantaschen fillings that feature spinach, feta and herbs. Ethel G. Hofman March 10, 2025
Everything’s rich at Mardi Gras, a New Orleans tradition The Jewish community has always been connected to this city’s time-honored festivities, which come shortly after a domestic terror attack and the Super Bowl. Ethel G. Hofman Feb. 21, 2025
From bisque to beetroot: Hearty soups as a meal Stir up some winter warmth by the spoonful for Shabbat or any day. Ethel G. Hofman Jan. 15, 2025
Latkes and doughnuts for Chanukah? Think oil, but think again As Jews left country after country, they took their favorite recipes, adapting them for the kosher kitchen and enriching cuisine everywhere they went, including America. Ethel G. Hofman Dec. 5, 2024
Autumn festival and sukkah feasts, made simpler by culinary shortcuts After cooking elaborate, traditional meals for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur (pre- and post-fasting), convenience is now the top priority for the next seven days of Sukkot. Ethel G. Hofman Oct. 8, 2024
A sweet 5785 to a somber Jewish people For far too long, the Middle East has been a maelstrom. Ethel G. Hofman Sept. 9, 2024
Florida in the summertime? No sweat! Flights are cheaper, attractions uncrowded, restaurant reservations accessible, parking spaces available at parks and beaches, and driving isn’t bumper to bumper. Ethel G. Hofman Aug. 14, 2024
