My thoughts on Jewish food.
Once upon a time, fat was supposed to be bad for us. Today, not so much. Carbs are the new culprit. Which means we can once again enjoy schmaltz, which has fewer trans fats and more omega-3 fatty acids than a lot of vegetable oils. People on paleo diets have downright embraced schmaltz. Yup. Those …
The expression “You are what you eat” resonates very strongly with those who adhere to the laws of kashrut. Jews are cautioned not to eat blood and it is thought that eating blood makes a person cruel. For this reason Jews salt their meat to draw the blood out, prior to the cooking process. Liver …