Follow along on a Jewish Food Journey into one writer's culinary heritage and family history.

Starting a simple tradition can help you connect with your coworkers like never before! My team at work observes a special tradition each week, simply known as “cookie time.” Ask any of my coworkers, and they’ll tell you it’s serious business. In fact, we send each other reminder emails so no one misses out! It all started when a local Girl Scout troop donated several cases of surplus cookies to my workplace. Each division received an allotment, and most ate all of their cookies right away… but not my division. We collectively decided to make our cookies last as long as possible by opening one box per week, on Thursday…

One of our favorite Netflix shows is Queer Eye. We’ve spent many hours of quality time watching the Fab Five guide people on journeys of personal growth. We love a show that gives us all the warm fuzzies and reminds us to take care of ourselves! While we love all five experts, we’re always excited to see Antoni Porowski cook with each episode’s hero. From low country boil to avocado and grapefruit salad, each new recipe provides an opportunity for growth and reflection. It’s not just about learning basic cooking skills. A lot of personal breakthroughs happen in the kitchen. Season 6, which dropped at the end of 2021, is…

“I scream, you scream, we all scream for… ice cream!” Actually, in this case, we’re also screaming for pizza and milk. Here’s the deal… Few food businesses in Knoxville are as recognizable as Cruze Farm Dairy. When you see smiling girls in red and white gingham dresses, you know you’re getting more than a delicious treat- you’re supporting your neighbors. I (Sarah) have been a devoted Cruze Farm fan since my graduate school days at the University of Tennessee. Their ice cream was perfect for every occasion, from getting to know my classmates to celebrating a football win. When I moved back to Knoxville, it was one of the foods…

Craving a special hometown food? Learn how to make one reader’s favorite kreplach, the traditional Jewish dumpling filled with meat. There’s just something about a deli that fills people with comfort and nostalgia. Maybe it’s the large portions of simple-yet-decadent food, or the fact that some delis (like the famous Katz’s) have been around for over a century. Either way, it’s no surprise that people don’t just go to delis for the food- they go for the memories, too. Delis- short for delicatessens- have been a mainstay of the American restaurant scene since the 1800s. German immigrants came to the US in large numbers, bringing with them foods such as…