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Emily Paster

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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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Pearl Barley with Figs, Apple and Pomegranate for Tu B’Shevat

January 1, 2019 Leave a Comment

Every year, in the depths of winter, the Jews celebrate a special new year's celebration just for the trees. This Jewish version of Arbor Day is known …

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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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Classic Potato Latkes

November 18, 2018 Leave a Comment

The most well-known Hanukkah food for Eastern Eurpoean Jews are potato pancakes called latkes. Every Jewish family has their own carefully guarded …

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Cranberry Applesauce for Hanukkah

November 18, 2018 Leave a Comment

All through the fall months, my family eats apples like they are going out of style. We put them in salads; we eat them with cabbage and use them as a …

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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

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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Lemon Olive Oil Ice Cream

October 15, 2018 Leave a Comment

Because the story of Hanukkah includes the miracle of the oil that lasted for eight days,  the most iconic Hanukkah foods, such as latkes and …

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Sweet Potato Latkes with Harissa Yogurt

October 15, 2018 Leave a Comment

In early December, Jewish families around the world will gather together to celebrate Hanukkah, the festival of lights. Hanukkah commemorates the …

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rugelach

Chocolate Raspberry Rugelach

October 15, 2018 1 Comment

There are countless kinds of Christmas cookies from Swedish gingersnaps to German lekuchen to Mexican biscochitos. So naturally, people often ask me …

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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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pumpkin bishak

Pumpkin Bishak

October 3, 2018 Leave a Comment

These savory baked pumpkin pastries, known as kadoo bishak, are a specialty of Bukharian Jews, Jews from the Central Asian country of …

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  • February 20: Chicago Botanic Garden. French Cocktail Snacks. In person. $75 non-members/$60 members.
  • February 23: Norton and Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics. Instant Pot Cooking. Online. $18 which includes a signed copy of my latest cookbook.
  • March 12. Chicago Botanic Garden. Middle Eastern Mezze. In person. $75 non-members/$60 members.
  • March 20. Chicago Botanic Garden. Instant Pot Comfort Food. In person. $75 non-members/$60 members.

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