If you don’t love the smell, the taste, and even the texture of garlic, then I’m afraid this column is not for you. But if you can’t get enough of this delectable herb, once thought to vanquish …
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By Joni Schockett
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7/25/18
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Fruit has always been part of a healthy Jewish diet, and all those mentioned in Genesis and beyond are still around today.
Thanks to interstate and international commerce, we can get fruits from …
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By Joni Schockett
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7/18/18
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I write this from the sweltering heat of Florida. Florida in July is often cooler than the Northeast in July, but not this summer — Florida has been under a heat wave of epic proportions. …
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By Joni Schockett
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7/11/18
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Of all Jewish desserts, there is none more iconic than the black-and-white cookie. It comes in all shapes and sizes, but if you’re looking for authenticity, only the round one counts. If you …
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By Joni Schockett, food columnist for The Jewish Star
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7/11/18
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Behold the coleslaw! The truth is that most people do not. The mostly-ignored garnish, found in restaurants and often tossed out with the trash, is often ignored or set aside. Who thinks about …
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By Joni Schockett
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7/5/18
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It is almost July 4th, that most American of all American holidays. I am a true and unabashed patriot, especially on the Fourth of July, and I love the parades, the concerts and the many, many …
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By Joni Schochett
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6/27/18
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I love grilling season. I love cooking outside and the perfume of grilling foods all over the neighborhood. That smoky odor says “home” and “relaxing” and “outdoor …
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By Joni Schockett
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6/20/18
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It is officially the beginning of summer. The weather may not agree, but Memorial Day has come and gone and it’s time for easy summer livin’.
Now we can relax with cookouts and …
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By Joni Schockett
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6/7/18
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It is grilling, barbecuing, and smoking time. Nothing says summer like a grilled burger or some smoked chicken or barbecued brisket.
Grilling is the oldest form of cooking. Once fire was …
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By Joni Schockett
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5/30/18
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Anytime is a good time for a great new cookbook. True, Mother’s Day has passed, but if you missed a gift, or are feeling like you need another one, this new cookbook …
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By Joni Schockett
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5/24/18
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