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Guide To Misadventures in Bread Baking
By Anna Fishman at March 15, 2010 | 3:32 pm | 0 Comment
In the 1960’s, during the height of American Wonder Bread, Julia Child said, “How can a nation be great if its bread tastes like Kleenex?” Mass-produced packaged bread was expensive, convenient, and represented by cute cartoon commercials… it was a symbol of stability and privilege. Oh Julia, how we’ve changed. Artisan bakeries and fresh-baked bread are all the more...
Eating Israel
By Anna Fishman at February 1, 2010 | 9:56 pm | 0 Comment
“Food is our common ground, a universal experience” ~James Beard My ten day trip to Israel peaked on day three at Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem. Established in the 19th century on an empty lot, the market was one of the only available shopping destinations for residents outside the Old City. more...
A Pierogi Story
By Anna Fishman at December 29, 2009 | 9:39 am | 0 Comment
During a month when fairytales, fables, and stories play such an important role to many family celebrations, this foodie though it was time to introduce a Polish parable… Once upon a time, there was a little dumpling named Pieróg. Pieróg was born sometime during the 16th century in a small village within today’s Poland, for the Kucharski family’s Christmas more...
Queen of the Spices
By Anna Fishman at March 9, 2009 | 11:43 am | 0 Comment
“What’s this,” enquired my co-worker, eyebrow raised as he thoughtfully chewed. “It’s a peanut butter cookie… with cardamom,” I mischievously replied. “Carda-what?” “Car-da-mom.” “Never heard of it.” “Do you like it?” “No comment,” my co-worker replied, reaching for a second helping. Nine months ago, while perusing more...
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