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Chicken, matzah and sautéed vegetables are layered in this meal-in-one dish. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inPassover

A Passover chicken dish for the rest of the holiday

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
Chef Ari Weiswasser
Posted inOrganic Epicure

A Sonoma chef’s path from street shawarma to fine dining 

Alix Wall by Alix Wall March 24, 2026March 24, 2026
Coconut macaroons
Posted inPassover

Updated: Where to find Passover foods and wines for your seder in the Bay Area

Rahel Knight (Courtesy) by Rahel Knight March 23, 2026March 31, 2026
This year, try making a Berry Pavlova with Manischewitz Compote (left) and Celery Root “Steak” with Horseradish and Parsley Chimichurri. (Micah Siva)
Posted inPassover

Celery root ‘steak’ and berry pavlova work for all types of eaters at your seder table

Micah Siva by Micah Siva March 23, 2026March 23, 2026
A rabbi raises a glass of kosher wine as he blesses it. (Courtesy Moti Dolgin)
Posted inFood

As Americans drink much less wine, kosher demand stays strong

Asaf Elia-Shalev by Asaf Elia-Shalev March 23, 2026March 23, 2026
Arayes are meat-filled pitas that kids learn to make at culinary camp in Oakland. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inRecipe

On the menu at Jewish summer camps: learning to cook

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer March 6, 2026March 6, 2026
As Kneaded Bakery owner Iliana Berkowitz at the bakery's new spot at the San Leandro Public Library. (Courtesy)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

As Kneaded Bakery opens a new chapter with library cafe

Alix Wall by Alix Wall March 2, 2026March 2, 2026
schnitzel sandwich
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Eli’s Deli brings Israeli flavors to reopened Marin JCC cafe space

Alix Wall by Alix Wall February 25, 2026February 25, 2026
Hamentashen
Posted inPurim

UPDATED: Hankering for hamantaschen? Where to find your Purim favorites in the Bay Area

Rahel Knight (Courtesy) by Rahel Knight February 23, 2026March 2, 2026
This Almond Poppy Coffee Cake takes a beloved Purim dessert and tweaks it. (Micah Siva)
Posted inRecipe

Move over hamantaschen: Try poppy seed coffee cake as a Purim treat

Micah Siva by Micah Siva February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

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