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The Jewish Table, by Leah Koenig, blends recipes with stories from Jewish food traditions, featuring dishes inspired by various cultures and holidays. It promotes understanding, connection, and the exploration of Jewish culinary heritage, alongside reflections on contemporary issues and personal anecdotes from the author's life and travels.

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Baked Apples (But Make it A Crisp)

1533 implied HN points • 10 Oct 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Recipes Cuisine Nutrition Comfort food
  1. Recipe for making baked apples as a comforting breakfast option rather than dessert
  2. Encouragement to prioritize humanity over hot takes and extremes in discussions about complex and tragic events
  3. Highlighting the importance of holding multiple perspectives and seeking nuance in times of conflict for the sake of hope over helplessness

Portico Winter & Spring Events

393 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Events Festivals
  1. Leah Koenig will be hosting a variety of fun culinary events in different cities this winter and spring.
  2. Events include cooking demos, book talks, and food-related discussions with other authors and chefs.
  3. Cities on the itinerary include Toronto, Minneapolis, Tucson, and New York City.

Chicken Pot Pie Bourekas

334 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Music Events Baking Culture
  1. The recipe combines a Sephardi pastry with an American classic for a unique twist.
  2. The author's husband is the founder of a band called Sandcatchers, blending Middle Eastern and Americana sounds.
  3. The newsletter includes a roundup of Tu Bishvat recipes to celebrate the Jewish tree holiday.

Dried Fruit and Walnut Bread

314 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Cuisine Holiday Bread
  1. The post discusses a recipe for Dried Fruit and Walnut Bread meant for celebrating Tu Bishvat.
  2. Tu Bishvat seder includes a symbolic connection to the Jewish mystics' view of the earthly-spiritual continuum through tree fruits.
  3. The bread recipe shared is a tasty option whether for Tu Bishvat celebrations or simply enjoying a delicious breakfast.
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Matzo Lahmajun

432 implied HN points • 22 Mar 23
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Cuisine Cooking
  1. The Jewish Table celebrates its 2nd anniversary and the author's birthday with a unique recipe - Matzo Lahmajun
  2. Matzo Lahmajun is a savory Passover-friendly dish with a rich history rooted in various cultures
  3. The author shares a sneak peek recipe from their upcoming cookbook, Portico, with a preorder offer

Fig, Pear, and Onion Flatbread

294 implied HN points • 24 Oct 23
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Food culture Social media
  1. The recipe for Fig, Pear, and Onion Flatbread takes inspiration from traditional Jewish dishes for a unique and flavorful combination.
  2. During times of stress on social media, it's important to consider the impact of our words and consider apologizing for hurtful comments to promote understanding and connection.
  3. The author shares upcoming tour stops, inviting readers to join events in various cities for more food and cultural experiences.

Jeweled Roasted Salmon with Herbs

235 implied HN points • 08 Feb 23
  1. The newsletter features a recipe for Jeweled Roasted Salmon with Herbs, inspired by Persian jeweled rice.
  2. Paid subscribers will have access to monthly Shabbat dinner menus with shopping lists.
  3. The newsletter also includes an interview with Bonnie Stern and Anna Rupert, authors of 'Don't Worry, Just Cook', discussing their Jewish food traditions and cooking collaboration.

Spanakopita Beans

137 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Climate
  1. Recipe for Spanakopita Beans shared in the post
  2. Discussion about climate anxiety and grief in a safe space
  3. Encouragement to subscribe to the newsletter for more recipes and stories

Orange and Red Soup

216 implied HN points • 13 Sep 23
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Seasonal Ingredients Cooking tips
  1. Orange and Red Soup recipe celebrates the transition from late summer to early fall.
  2. The soup uses fall vegetables, fresh ginger, cinnamon, curry powder, and tomatoes for a flavorful twist.
  3. It's a perfect dish for a vegetarian Rosh Hashanah dinner or a cozy weeknight meal in autumn.

Lemony Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas

196 implied HN points • 15 Feb 23
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Cooking Culture
  1. The Jewish Table offers monthly Shabbat dinner menus with recipes and shopping lists.
  2. Menus include Ashkenazi-inspired dishes with a contemporary twist and promise a variety of future menu themes.
  3. Readers can subscribe for full access to the Shabbat menus and enjoy a 7-day free trial.