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Articles written by Shlomo Schwartz


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  • Easy maamoul: a Middle Eastern Jewish dessert

    Shlomo Schwartz|Mar 31, 2017

    (The Nosher via JTA)-Maamoul is a traditional small pastry from the Levant (the historical area between Syria in the north and Egypt in the south including Lebanon, Israel and Palestine). Muslims, Christians and Jews lived in the area alongside each other for over 1,500 years and shared many cultural and culinary traditions, including this date and walnut-stuffed cookie. For many, this Middle Eastern treat is a sweet bite of nostalgia, as the cookies are associated with certain holidays and...

  • Ginger Glazed Lamb and Beef Lollipops

    Shlomo Schwartz|Oct 9, 2015

    (The Nosher via JTA)-Anyone who has visited Israel knows that a stroll through the shuk (Israeli market) is a multi-sense experience: the bright colors, the sweet and spicy smells, the mix of loud voices and, of course, the endless flavors. This magical experience is heightened before Jewish and Israeli festivities, and especially around the High Holidays. The apples and honey, the red pomegranates, round challah bread and many other traditional foods can be found in every corner. On many...