Sufganiyah (plural Sufganiyot) is a round jelly doughnut eaten in Israel and around the world on the Jewish Festival of Hanukkah. Jews have adopted the custom of eating fried foods to remember the miracle associated with the Temple oil. After the army of Antiochus IV had been driven from the Temple, the Maccabees discovered that almost…
With Hanukah right around the corner, you will want to make this winning Potato Latke recipe from the New Beth El Cookbook. Potato Latkes submitted by Sarah Levine–Debby Moidel’s bubbie Ingredients: 8 potatoes 3-4 eggs 1 small onion 1/2 cup cornflake crumbs (not cornflake cereal) 1 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Vegetable…
Throughout October, all grades of Beth El Religious School made individual Pareve Pinapple Kugel in B-shul. Kugel is a baked casserole, most commonly made from egg noodles (Lokshen Kugel) or potato. It is a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish dish, often served on Shabbat and Yom Tov. I discovered in Wikipedia that the first Kugels were made…
Zucchini Fritters Submitted by: Carole Mantel 2 zucchini, grated and drained (toss grated zucchini with 1 1/2 tsp. salt and allow water to drain 45 min., squeeze excess with a towel) 2 1/2 tsp. salt ( 1 1/2 tsp. is to draw water from zucchini-see above 3 lg. scallions, thinly sliced 1/4 c. finely chopped…
December 1, 2020
Sponges. We all use them, from cleaning pots and pans to other household chores. But did you know that many sponges contain plastic? They are also a repository for germs and pretty hard to recycle. One way to make environmental changes in kitchen habits is to replace sponges with Swedish dishcloths. They are made from…
October 19, 2020
I grew up having paper towels handy for many uses, especially in the kitchen. Wash your hands; dry with a paper towel. Spill on the floor; wipe with a paper towel. Rinse fruits and vegetables; spread to dry on a paper towel. You get the idea. Once we started composting, we would add the used…
August 24, 2020
It is hard for all of us to be thinking about the environment during the pandemic, but it is still possible to maintain some of our green practices despite the situation. Since we all are spending more time at home these days, and specifically in the kitchen, I thought I would focus there. This tip…
