Tradition with a twist
One Woman’s Quest FOR universal TRUTH AND A FABULOUS MEAL
this week’s reading
Parasha Noach
Beresheet (Genesis) 6:9—11:32
Shabbat and Yom Tov should always be fabulous, but in reality, sometimes we feel more inspired than others.
If you’re scratching your head, trying to think up a creative menu for this Friday night or the next Jewish holiday, I hope you’ll find inspiration here.
What is Jewish food?
If your mind immediately goes to matzo balls, kugel, and gefilte fish, you aren’t alone. But Jews from Yemin, India, South America, and Japan would have very different answers.
The truth is, as long as it conforms to the laws of kosher…
jewish food is whatever jews are eating.
AND NOW, WITH PLANT-BASED “DAIRY” AND “MEAT” SO READILY AVAILABLE,
DISHES THAT WERE ONCE FORBIDDEN ARE FINDING THEIR WAY TO OUR TABLES.
JOIN US AS WE WANDER THE GLOBE AND EXPLORE WITH GRATITUDE THE SIMPLE JOY OF GOOD, NOURISHING FOOD.
JEWISH FOOD.
At our table, and in our family, everyone is welcome.
Imagine!
Vegetarians and omnivores sitting side by side at the table!
Maybe world peace is possible!
(carnivores remain under the table.)
—This week’s menu—
coming to you all the way from Mount ararat . . .
rainbow challah
rainbow olive salad
Za’atar spiced beet dip
recipe by Yotam Ottolenghi
mercimek köfte
Lentil and bulgar meatballs
and/or
Turkish Meatballs (köfte)
güvec
Turkish Vegetable Stew with eggplant and potatoes
steamed basmati rice with orzo and baby chickpeas
asure pudding
and . . . don’t forget to check out All the delicious recipes
from the kitchen with the door in the floor
what makes A FABULOUS Meal?
A meal can be so much more than just food.
A meal can bring people together; it can calm or stimulate, even educate.
A fabulous meal teases all the senses.
A fabulous meal looks good, tastes good, is fun, and nourishes us, body and soul.
The Twisted Challah is proud to be featured in AARP magazine
“ten passover recipes to wow family and friends.”
a quest for universal truth
My quest for universal truth is an evolving process, ever unfolding like the leaves of a Cosmic Artichoke, each delicious moment leading closer and closer to the heart.
As a student of Torah, I consider the classic explanations and teachings of our sages through the ages, but they don’t bind my thoughts. I often discover my own interpretations. It’s not so much a “no, but” situation as it is a “yes, and!”
Where do these ruminations come from? Sometimes, the stuff that falls out of my head is inspired by the thoughts of others—and not only from religious writings but also from anyone who’s ever had a thought and been bothered to write it down. Other times, these cerebrations occur from simply staring into space.
I’d love to hear from you. Please share your comments with me here, or at thetwistedchallah@gmail.com.
All communications will be responded to.