August 21, 2026 | 8 Elul 5786
From Pam, kitchen-tested in Wisconsin – these will disappear fast Are you patiently waiting for apple cider donut season? Swap the fruit and the cider, and you’ve got the surprise donut stealing the late summer spotlight: the peach cider donut. These donuts get their tangy vibe from peach cider vinegar, natural sweetness from peach preserves, and a glossy peach glaze that […]
No oven required for Pam’s Sourdough Apple Pie, kitchen-tested in Wisconsin Celebrating the Fourth of July often brings to mind the classic American dessert, apple pie. This year, think about putting a fun and accessible twist on the tradition: a microwave apple pie made with a sourdough‑crouton crust. It captures the spirit of the holiday while keeping things simple, approachable and surprisingly delicious. […]
For Father’s Day, think soft pretzel meets kosher‑deli pickle Pickleball may be the fastest growing sport in America, but this Father’s Day I’m taking the “pickle” part a little more literally. Meet Pretzel Pickle Balls — a whimsical, Jewish‑inspired twist on the classic pretzel bite, stuffed with cream cheese, dill, and crunchy pickle slices. Pickle Balls. Yes, you read that right. They’re the perfect mashup of […]
Set for Aug. 2-3, at Foxtown Station in Mequon, with sunset Sunday concert The annual Jewish Food Festival, presented by the Peltz Center for Jewish Life, is moving this year to a new location, Foxtown Station in Mequon, and is offering a sunset concert, with festivities set for Sunday and Monday, Aug. 2–3. “This year, we’re really bringing everything together in a bigger way,” said Rabbi Moshe Luchins, […]
Perfect for Mother’s Day, kitchen-tested in Wisconsin Some recipes are delicious. Some are meaningful. And every so often, one manages to be both, like this Strawberry Challah French Toast. Baked in a simple 8×8 dish, it blends flavor, Jewish heritage, and heart into a breakfast or brunch worth sharing. May is Jewish American Heritage […]
A rustic eggplant tart is a fitting way to mark Israeli Independence Day, celebrating flavors that have become part of the country’s culinary identity. Eggplant is often used in Israeli cooking, and this dish brings together the essentials of Mediterranean foods: olive oil, fresh herbs, and produce. The simplicity of this recipe allows you to spend more […]
MILWAUKEE — A new website, NaomiCooks.com, has launched to preserve and celebrate the work of Milwaukee-based syndicated food writer and cookbook author Naomi Arbit, 98, whose recipes and columns reached more than 200 community newspapers nationwide. Her work helped thousands celebrate the Jewish Holidays and appeared through the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. The site is at NaomiCooks.com. Created by her family, the site serves as a […]
In Pam’s Kitchen Let’s be honest, Passover meals can sometimes lean a little … beige. Matzo, matzo balls, matzo kugel, potaotes – you get the idea, not always very colorful. This year it’s time to add a purple pop of color to your holiday table. Roasted purple cabbage with walnuts and feta is one of those Passover dishes you’ll wonder how you ever lived without. […]
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Jewish community is preparing for this year’s Community Passover Food Drive, an annual effort known as Maot Chittim that provides Passover food to local households in need. The drive will run March 8-24, with distribution set for March 29. Matzah is the only food item being collected this year, organizers said. […]
On Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish “New Year of the Trees,” we celebrate the natural world through the Seven Species of Israel: wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives, and dates. These ingredients have long symbolized abundance, resilience, and the agricultural roots of Jewish tradition. These fig and date cookies bring several of the Seven Species directly into the mix. Flour (wheat) […]
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