Most everybody’s heard of matzah ball soup. But, that’s not the only Jewish chicken soup in town. If you like robust, flavorful and a bit spicy, this is the chicken soup for you. Its origin is Yemeni, but today you can find this soup in Israel, where an overwhelming majority of Yemen Jews reside. What … Continue Reading
Am forever curious to try out new flavors (that is, new flavors to me; obviously ‘new’ is subjective). This South Indian fish curry piqued my interest. Who doesn’t welcome a comforting, spicy fish/seafood stew on a brisk, fall day. Kerala is a state along the Malabar Coast in southwestern India from which this dish originates. … Continue Reading
While I enjoy any and all cuisines, as of late, I’ve become increasingly interested in my own cultural food identity. I’m Eastern European (by way of Queens, NY) Jewish by decent. Yes, I grew up fondly eating bagels and lox, though have slowly begun to explore what lies beyond. Have never gravitated towards the heavy, … Continue Reading
It was a bit chilly a few days ago and I was craving some soup. I searched for my recipe for ribollita — Tuscan bread, white bean and vegetable soup — and realized it never made it onto my blog. Well, time to remedy that. Ribollita is a nourishing, thick and hearty, stick to your … Continue Reading
As winter slowly lingers, warm, comforting soups and stews are always on my mind. When I first came across this Portuguese green soup — caldo verde — it sounded right up my alley. Caldo verde is a nourishing, thick and hearty soup made with a puree of potatoes and onions and finely-shredded collard greens and … Continue Reading
