I apologize for my long break in posting. It really has been overwhelming dealing with the death of a family member and all the unexpected things that have to occur when that happens. The business of grief can be painful and uncomfortable, but add to that dealing with the business of death, sorting through your … Continue reading
This one had me turning to the internet to find out exactly what a Hamentashen is. As it turns out, these are a traditional Jewish cookie, most commonly associated with Purim. Purim is a holiday to celebrate the deliverance of Jews in the 4th century from a death sentence, and is related to the villain … Continue reading
This one is a hard stop for me, but I know other people like it. You will often find chopped liver on the menu of good Jewish delis. The recipe references “fat” to be added. During rationing, fat was saved and then used in cooking to replace butter and oil. You may want to use … Continue reading
When I was young I often wondered why people gave food to someone who had recently experienced the death of a loved one. I was young enough to not have experienced the crippling grief that can cause depression and a lack of motivation to even get out of bed, let alone make a meal. But, … Continue reading
I am not going to try to give you a history of chopped herring, when one has already been written quite well. Please jump over to MyJewishLearning.com to read all about this interesting food. Chopped Herring 1 lb jar filet herrings – wash thoroughly. Grind coarsely. Add 1 gib onion, 1/2 apple, 4 hard cooked … Continue reading
Gram's Recipe Box 