During the period of austerity which accompanied the early years of the State of Israel, the Hadassah organization fought to allow for the import of Bulgur to Israel from the United States.
The Strange Connection Between a Medieval Shopping List and a Divorce Contract
A shopping list found among the treasures of the Cairo Genizah was scrawled on the back of a rather important document.
The Jewish Stew Made of Anything but the Kitchen Sink
With very few fresh ingredients at their disposal, the Jews created a plethora of dishes that took full advantage of the limited components that were available.
Not Your Bubby’s Gefilte Fish
The sweet and (un)savory story behind the traditional dish.
