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I have the best dog in the world, but today he decided to be very, very naughty. This morning my BFF amiga and fellow shiksa Sandra came over to wish me a happy birthday. She brought this beautiful cake and … Read More

The dietary laws found in the Torah have influenced the way Jews eat since Biblical times. These laws, known as kashrut, are the Biblical mandates required for making food kosher, or ritually pure for Jewish consumption. The degree to which … Read More

Hey Shiksa Friends! I’ve been meaning to post some pictures of my Sukkot sukkah. I finally got around to taking pics this weekend. As you can see, I went a little “Martha Stewart” with the project. What can I say? … Read More

Did the Jewish holiday of Sukkot inspire the first Thanksgiving? The Pilgrims may have borrowed the holiday from Sephardic Jews in Holland. Read More

During our last few days in Paris (see Paris, Part 1 for the first half of the trip), we visited many of the obligatory tourist spots—the Eiffel Tower, Versailles, the Basilique Sacré-Coeur, the Louvre. We seemed to have a chronic … Read More

A little over a week ago, I embarked on a five week culinary journey.  The trip is part vacation, part Shiksa research–I’ll be studying Biblical foods and the history of Jewish cuisine while abroad. THE ITINERARY: Paris, Israel, London THE … Read More

In honor of our upcoming Independence Day weekend, I’d like to share with you a piece of writing by Jewish poet Emma Lazarus (1849-1887). Her poem “The New Colossus” is engraved on the Statue of Liberty, which became the symbol … Read More

A couple of weeks ago, I took a business trip to New York City for all kinds of exciting Shiksa-related meetings. On the trip, I also made it my mission to explore the Manhattan Jewish deli scene. The history of … Read More

When we announced our Kosher Recipe Contest winners, we inadvertently left out the following honorable mentions: Rabbi Gershon Steinberg-Caudill – Ecorebbe’s Shabbat Challah Nate Klarfeld – Klarfeld 100 Year Old Sponge Cake Sharon S. Cambier – Fish Cakes Beth E. … Read More

Happy Tuesday everybody! I consider this website to be a collaboration with my blog readers, so I’d love to get your feedback. What dishes would you most like to see on TheShiksa.com? Comment me and let me know!

Thank you to everybody who entered our kosher recipe contest! We received many delicious entries, which made this a very difficult decision. I was very impressed with the quality of each and every dish.  Our three first place winners will … Read More

In lieu of a blog today, please read my cover story in this month’s issue of Tribe Magazine. The article discusses my conversion to Judaism and the role that food has played in my spiritual journey. Here is the link: … Read More

My blog is about Jewish food… and Jewish food is, by its very nature, kosher food. There are Jews all over the world, and each community has developed their own amazing regional dishes. Kosher is the thing that ties all … Read More

Learn the difference between chametz and kitniyot. Discover what foods Sephardic, Ashkenazi Jews prohibit and which foods are Kosher for Passover Read More

The Shiksa in the Kitchen’s conversion to Judaism. Read More

The Shiksa Blog has surpassed 1,000 fans on Facebook! Thank you to all of my readers and subscribers for your support. In lieu of a blog today, let’s celebrate by talking about our favorite Jewish dishes– the foods that make … Read More

Okay, so technically this blog is about food history… which means that technically today’s blog is a little bit off-topic.  But whenever chocolate’s involved, I say there are no rules; anything goes. And this weekend, I was involved in chocolate. … Read More

A description of various kitchen cutlery brands, their benefits and weaknesses, and how to choose the right knives for you. Read More

Cutlery can be confusing! Learn about the various types of kitchen knives to find out what you need, from paring to santoku to serrated and more. Read More

Tips and hints for planning a kosher meal with a meat entree – no dairy. Jewish cooking. Read More