Kellman Makes Push to Recruit Students From Philadelphia
Look o’er yonder, over the hills there, just past the horizon. Can you see it, way off in the distance? Squint, if you must.
That...
Chanukah Heads East
Holidays for a food aficionado can be a challenge. First and foremost, we want everything to be delicious. We also want it to honor...
Christmas Eve 2019: MatzoBall, The Chevra Offer a Night Out
Thirty-four years ago, Andrew Rudnick convinced a bar owner to keep his taps open just a little while longer so that he and his...
Dinner on the Quick
Busy days and nights can wreak havoc on dinner — family members rushing hither and yon, spouses working late or hosting clients, and everyone...
With Help From Jewish Group, Woman Seeks a New Kidney
Janet Berkowitz needed a break.
Berkowitz, 61, has long suffered from bipolar disorder, and struggled with suicidal ideation for most of her life. She and...
‘New Rules’ Dinner of Pan-Seared Fish and Salad
If you read my Philacatessan blog, you know that I have just embarked on a fascination with celebrity chef Christopher Kimball’s latest cookbook “The...
Chanukah Sweaters for the Entire Family
By Lior Zaltzman
This originally appeared on Kveller.
For me, the most exciting thing about Chanukah, which is coming up on Dec. 22, is getting to...
Onion and Chickpea Indian Fritters for Chanukah
By Emanuelle Lee
This recipe originally appeared on The Nosher.
It’s not every day you’re actually encouraged to indulge in a deep-fried afternoon snack, so I...
Philacatessen | Merry Cherries
My sister has a December birthday, and I decided to surprise her with an unannounced visit to her house and dinner.
When we were growing...
Recipes for a Chanukah Cookie Party
An afternoon cookie party is a festive, carefree way to entertain during Chanukah. Although latkes are crunchy and delicious, a cookie menu affords the...