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Yair Luria, author of "Private Chef: My Recipes and Stories From Israel to Silicon Valley," has worked as a chef for a Palo Alto couple for the past four years. (Aviv Tal)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Israeli private chef in Palo Alto seasons his recipes with stories in new cookbook

Alix Wall by Alix Wall January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

Food coverage is supported by a generous donation from Susan and Moses Libitzky. Chef Yair Luria began thinking of writing a cookbook years ago, but it was the death of […]

Syrniki pancakes with sumac strawberry topping
Posted inRecipe

Pancake-blintz hybrid gets a flavor boost from tangy farmer’s cheese

Micah Siva by Micah Siva July 18, 2025July 28, 2025
Hélène Jawhara Piñer's recipes include (from left) hummus with caramelized eggplant, stuffed eggplant with honey and labneh, and labneh with pomegranate seeds. (Courtesy)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Sephardic culinary historian seeks to win over matzah skeptics

Alix Wall by Alix Wall February 21, 2025June 19, 2025
a square tart on a blue plate
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Cozy up to an autumn tart with roasted squash and onions

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer October 23, 2024October 30, 2024
Bagels from Schlok's (Photo/Courtesy Schlok's Bagels)
Posted inSmall Bites

Bagels go brick-and-mortar; new Square Pie shop; etc.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall March 3, 2022June 15, 2022
Micah Siva's passion for Jewish food runs deep.
Posted inFood

Ready to nosh? Try funfetti or pizza hamantaschen

Alix Wall by Alix Wall March 1, 2022March 19, 2024
Short rib slow cooker cholent is good for a rainy night (Photo/Faith Kramer)
Posted inRecipe

The comforting qualities of good ol’ Jewish cholent

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer December 22, 2021
Za’atar kebabs with vegetables from “52 Shabbats: Friday Night Dinners Inspired by a Global Jewish Kitchen” by Faith Kramer. (Photo/Clara Rice)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

‘52 Shabbats’: Our columnist’s cookbook takes you around the world for a year of Friday night dinners

Alix Wall by Alix Wall November 12, 2021March 15, 2022
plate with pancakes and strawberries next to fake flowers
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Perfect pink pancake cake for Mother’s Day or Shavuot

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer May 5, 2021May 5, 2021
Balsamic Vinegar and Mustard Lamb Shanks with White Beans (Photo/Faith Kramer)
Posted inCulture

These lamb shanks and stuffed squash will take your High Holy Days even higher

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer September 11, 2017

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