How the humble Jewish herring became haute American cuisine: Jews from Eastern Europe brought the recipe to America, where it became a cheap protein; but the status of herring in the culinary world changed when the little fish made aliyah to Israel. Read more.
Discovering Gazan cuisine: Two U.S. women set out to explore cuisine in Gaza – and produced a unique cookbook that is a rich trove of recipes as well as a fascinating anthropological document.
Israelis love their food. If you are on a visit to Israel, and want to get the inside scoop, here’s a tip: Go to the supermarket. Read more.
Hummus is standard fare at the White House, thanks to Obama’s chef.
White House executive chef Cristeta Comerford says they make hummus and other Middle Eastern favorites such as eggplant spread to go with the vegetables they grow in the White House kitchen garden.
Chef Comerford believes the Middle Eastern diet is a healthy way of life, one that fits the White House policy of healthy eating. Read more.
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