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The Nosher December 2019

The Nosher December 2019

February 15, 2020 Leave a Comment

An original Hanukkah recipe for latkes made in the air …

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The Nosher January 2020

The Nosher January 2020

February 15, 2020 Leave a Comment

A new vegan Jewish deli opens in Chicago. https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-nosher/people-cant-get-enough-of-this-vegan-jewish-deli/ …

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The Nosher October 2019

The Nosher October 2019

October 23, 2019 Leave a Comment

The surprisingly Jewish origin of the iconic Greek soup avgolemono. …

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The Nosher May 2019

The Nosher May 2019

May 18, 2019 Leave a Comment

A feature on Chicago's white-hot modern Israeli restaurant Galit. …

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The Nosher April 2019

The Nosher April 2019

April 24, 2019 Leave a Comment

A round-up of some of the most interesting restaurant Seders from around the country. …

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Eater Chicago February 2019

Eater Chicago February 2019

February 19, 2019 Leave a Comment

A guide to where to eat and drink in the Albany Park neighborhood on Chicago's northwest side. …

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The Nosher January 2019

The Nosher January 2019

February 7, 2019 Leave a Comment

I profile a New Jersey native who seeks to recreate the bagels of her youth in her adopted home town of Oak Park, …

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The Nosher January 2019

The Nosher January 2019

January 14, 2019 Leave a Comment

An easy sweet treat for Tu Bishvat or anytime you want to celebrate fruit and …

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The Nosher December 2018

The Nosher December 2018

January 1, 2019 Leave a Comment

A Mexican Jewish Babka is Taking Over Chicago I profile the two women behind a new online bakery called Masa Madre who are drawing on their Mexican …

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The Nosher November 2018

The Nosher November 2018

November 6, 2018 Leave a Comment

How to Make Your Own Sauerkraut The history of sauerkraut in Jewish cuisine and an original recipe for small-batch kraut. …

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The Nosher October 2018

The Nosher October 2018

October 25, 2018 Leave a Comment

The Secret Sephardic History of the Pumpkin An in-depth food history piece on the long and colorful association between Sephardic Jews and the …

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The Nosher: October 2018

The Nosher: October 2018

October 11, 2018 Leave a Comment

Savor the Season with Libyan Jewish Pumpkin Spread Original recipe for chershi ka'ara, a spicy pumpkin spread that is a specialty of Libyan Jews. …

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Upcoming Events

Chicago Botanic Garden – March 14 at 9 am:(New class!) Do you own an air fryer—the trendy new kitchen appliance—but are worried that you are not getting the most out of it? Learn techniques to make your favorite fried foods healthier as well as how to whip up tasty and quick family meals. Recipes from Epic Air Fryer will include breakfast, appetizers, main courses, and desserts.
Tickets: $56/$70 non-members

 

Chicago Botanic Garden – April 5 at 11 am: Passover. Get inspired for Passover week with recipes from across the Jewish diaspora. You will learn to make a soup containing gondi, Persian Jews’ version of matzo balls made with ground chicken and chickpea flour; a North African-inspired chicken with almonds and dried fruit; and a dreamy flourless chocolate cake that comes from the Jewish community of Mexico City.

Tickets: $56 for members/$70 non-members.

Glenside Public Library – April 21 at 7 pm: Fermentation Demonstration

Learn how to lacto-ferment vegetables in a salt brine, creating an environment in which probiotics can flourish. Emily Paster will explain and demonstrate the how and why of lacto-fermentation, including the necessary salt-to-water brine ratio, the proper fermenting environment, and knowing when your fermented veggies are ready. FREE!

Chicago Botanic Garden – April 26 at 11 am: Spring Veggies

(New Class!) Discover how to shop for, store, and prepare seasonal vegetables like asparagus, peas, and fava beans. Learn how to make a spring risotto with asparagus, peas, and mint; pickled asparagus using water-bath canning; and a fava bean crostini.

Tickets: $56 members/$70 non-members

Chicago Botanic Garden – May 17 at 9 am: Jewish Dairy

New! For the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, the tradition is to eat foods containing dairy. Learn how to make authentic New York style cheesecake to be enjoyed with a seasonal fruit topping; cheese blintzes from Emily’s great-grandmother’s recipe; and pashtida, Israel’s version of a cheese and vegetable quiche.

Tickets: $56 members/$70 non-members

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