Every Friday, I take my favorite “picks” from my week on the web and post them here for you to enjoy. But first, here is a quick recap of this week’s posts on TheShiksa.com–
just in case you missed them. 
THIS WEEK ON THESHIKSA.COM
Beautifully braided challah bread with the delicious flavor of a freshly baked soft pretzel.
This simple technique mellows the spiciness and adds a wonderful smoky flavor to delicious jalapeño peppers.
THE SHIKSA’S WEEKLY WEB PICKS
Here are some of my favorite picks from the web this week.
SUNDAY MORNING BANANA PANCAKES: VEGAN SPLIT PEA SOUP
This split pea soup is completely vegan, made in honor of the blogger’s grandfather who recently passed away. Simple, beautiful comfort food. I’m looking forward to trying it!
A SPICY PERSPECTIVE: LAMB SUGAR COOKIES
These lamb cookies from A Spicy Perspective are seriously the cutest things I’ve ever seen. So sweet!
TABLET MAGAZINE: A BRISKET LOVE STORY
A new book called “The Brisket Book: A Love Story with Recipes” takes a nostalgic look at brisket, the most beloved of Jewish delicacies.
COMMENT OF THE WEEK
This comment came in on Facebook from blog reader Elayne on Facebook for my Persian Lamb Stew recipe:
I made this dish for Shabbat last Friday. As I prepared I realized, this is my mother’s beef stew recipe! Such memories this brought back. My mother hasn’t been able to cook since her stroke 12 years ago. And I brown mince garlic with the onions. Thanks for sharing this
It warms my heart so much to hear that my recipes bring back happy memories for people. Thanks so much for commenting Elayne!
Shabbat Shalom! Have a wonderful weekend. Stay warm!
Tori xo
love it all — and yes those cookies are truly adorable!
Aw I love your comment of the week- brought tears to my eyes!
As always – a great week! I look forward to this post each week to see what catches your eye! The little cookies are SO cute!
Great week indeed. If you ever get to Canada on one of your tours my dear make sure you let me know.
Those lambs are absolutely precious!! Great picks!