The westernmost member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Baking Rye Bread
By Arnie Warshawsky
Living under self-quarantine is an exercise in frustration. What to do, what to do. Funny how doing nothing more strenuous than using the TV remote or the computer mouse makes me hungry. Lately, I’ve hungered for toast… Continue reading
Stress Baking
By Peter Fritz
Looking for a distraction that provides comfort? Try baking bread. When you are making bread, the only thing you are thinking about is your bread. You are not thinking about anything else. If you want to try… Continue reading
Recipes
By Peter Fritz
Hallaq (Persian Charoset)
Looking for a change from the apple, walnut and cinnamon charoset? Try hallaq, Persian charoset. Hallaq symbolizes the Jewish Exodus from Egypt and highlights some of the sweet and warm flavors from Iran such… Continue reading
Hanukkah Recipe for Potato Latkes
Yoellah Yuhudah
Ingredients
- One pound of potatoes
- One small onion
- One large egg
- Kosher salt, cayenne pepper
- ½ cup olive, or fill skillet halfway
Accompaniments
- Sour cream
- Apple sauce
Prepare: Pre heat oven to 200º oil pan or use… Continue reading
Peter Fritz: Challah Man
By Arnie Warshawsky
On Sunday, June 2, 2019, I learned a tiny bit about the challenges and satisfaction of baking challah. With seven other hardy souls, I attended the second showing of “Peter Fritz: Challah Man.” We were graciously hosted… Continue reading