Extreme Veganism: Why I started eating meat after 20 years
Today, I’m exploring how attitudes of extreme veganism affected my physical and emotional experience of eating a plant-based diet. This blog post is part of the Becoming Kosher Omnivore series, discussing why and how I have moved away from eating exclusively vegan / plant-based. 20 years of veganism After eating a vegetarian/vegan/plant-based diet for 20 […]
Irit’s Salty and Sour Marinated Zucchini Concia
This Community Recipe comes from Irit Levy, a Jewish woman living in Rome. Irit’s Salty and Sour Marinated Zucchini Concia is a Roman Jewish fried zucchini dish. After browning in a hot pan, zucchini slices get their flavor from garlic, herbs and salt. A vinegar marinade gives this dish an intense flavor, drawing out the […]
The Essential Vegan Kosher Staples List
This blog post is inspired by an Instagram story poll I did last week. I asked “What vegan kosher staples have you relied on during home quarantine?” Thanks to your answers, I have compiled a list of essential vegan kosher staples to have in the cupboard or pantry. Vegan + Kosher cookbook If this pandemic […]
9 Plant-Based Foods to Boost Your Sense of Calm
Here are 9 plant-based foods to boost your sense of calm during the COVID-19 pandemic. A conversation I had with a friend last week inspired me to write this post. She was telling me that the stress of COVID-19 was really making her feel agitated and she could not sleep. So the advice I am […]
Rithy’s Umami Miso Ginger Eggplant
This Jewish Food Hero community recipe is Rithy’s Umami Miso Ginger Eggplant. Community Recipes is a recurring feature where I ask a community member to share a vegan recipe with us. This Umami Miso Ginger Eggplant recipe is a simplified home-style version of a Japanese eggplant dish. About Rithy Rithy is a Cambodian woman and […]
Sarah’s Apple and Fennel Stuffed Squash Recipe
This month’s Community Recipe is Sarah Newman’s Apple and Fennel Stuffed Squash Recipe. Sarah’s Apple and Fennel Stuffed Squash Recipe is a year-round winner. The Autumnal flavour of squash and apple is brightened with the spring-like taste of fennel. The base is juicy, fibrous squash stuffed with protein-packed beans. The ingredients make this a satiating […]
8 Simple Ways Meat and Dairy Lovers Can Help the Environment
There are 8 Simple Ways Meat and Dairy Lovers Can Help the Environment and they all involve delicious food! I wrote this article earlier this month highlighting 4 ways to eat more plant based foods to support our environment’s health. The reality is that the majority of people do eat meat, chicken, fish, eggs, and […]
Plant-based Creamy Butternut Squash Risotto – Jewish Food Hero Kitchen
This creamy butternut squash risotto recipe from the Jewish Food Hero Kitchen is sure to please. I created the recipe with the idea that it would be a perfect dish to break the Yom Kippur fast. This is true, and it is also true that this dish can be served anytime of year. Our risotto […]
Garbanzo Beans in Tomato Sauce – Jewish Food Hero Kitchen
This simple, seven-ingredient garbanzo beans in tomato sauce from the Jewish Food Hero Kitchen is the perfect accompaniment to any whole grain or pasta. It also works as a great quick lunch alongside a big green salad. It is healthy, simple to make, delicious, and your kids will love it too. Traditional Garbanzo Beans in […]
From the Jewish Food Hero Kitchen: Jewish Christmas Chinese Fried Rice
Fill-in-the-blank-prompt: Gefilte Fish is to Jewish Food as ________________ is to American Jewish food. Gefilte Fish is to Jewish Food as Chinese Food on Christmas is to American Jewish food. Eating Chinese food on Christmas is a beloved Jewish American Christmas ritual. During her 2010 confirmation hearing, Justice Elena Kagan’s marshaled this private family tradition […]