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Mandel Bread

If you grew up Jewish in America, chances are you’re familiar with mandel bread. Also known as mandelbrot, which means “almond bread” in Yiddish and German, this crisp cookie is twice-baked like ...
Confession time: Until a few days ago, I had never made challah. I realize this isn’t entirely anomalous among the general Jewish population (though challah-making certainly does seem to be a growing ...
Whether or not you actually have a Jewish grandma, I’m willing to bet that you’ve probably been fed by one at some point, considering it’s practically inscribed in the Torah as a grandmotherly duty.
Adapted from a recipe by Joan Nathan, Batsheva Hay’s preferred iteration of the classic Jewish bread is worth the time commitment. By Nancy Coleman Typically, the fashion designer Batsheva Hay ...
This traditional Jewish mandel bread recipe has been passed down in my family for four generations. It tastes wonderful with a cup of coffee, hot cocoa or milk. —Monica Schnapp, Irvine, California ...
SHARON — When Mandy Silverman's mother called her after a Rosh Hashanah brunch 11 years ago, she had no idea that conversation would change her life — especially considering her mother was simply ...
Though it has a Yiddish origin, "nosh" is used enough in English slang that most tend to understand the implications. It's a snack, but it's more than that: It's food served with love. "Noshing is a ...
The widely-celebrated Jewish holiday of Passover starts on the evening of Wednesday, April 5. Often celebrated for eight days, the holiday (also known as Pesach) commemorates the Biblical Exodus story ...
This story first appeared on Food52, an online community that gives you everything you need for a happier kitchen and home – that means tested recipes, a shop full of beautiful products, a cooking ...
Emerald Coast Bread Company owner Keilin "Jerry" Guillard is a former altar boy with a Catholic background. But now, he's selling bread products certified as kosher by a newly-arrived Jewish rabbi who ...