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Potato Bhajee

2/21/12 9:00am by theshiksa
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Potato Bhajee

Blog readers Barry and Sallyanne Scott scanned and sent me a vintage Jewish cookbook from Calcutta, India. The book, entitled The Jewish Cookery Book, was published by Mrs. H. Brooke and printed by East Bengal Press in Calcutta. It had been handed down to Sallyanne and Barry by Sallyanne’s father, Ezra Gubbay, a Jew from Calcutta, India. Here is an excerpt from Barry’s first email:  Read more >

A Thanksgiving Potluck to Remember

11/24/11 1:00pm by theshiksa
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Thanksgiving Potluck

Earlier this week, I had the honor of taking part in a pre-Thanksgiving potluck with some of the finest food bloggers in Southern California. In lieu of the Shiksa Picks this week, I thought I’d share some pictures and recipes from the potluck.  Read more >

My Family's Holiday Heritage: Christmas Past and New Traditions

12/23/10 9:30pm by theshiksa
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Arnold family

I was not born Jewish. I wasn’t raised in any particular religion, but my mom’s side of the family has been Christian for as long as we can remember. My great aunt Pauline has hosted our family’s Christmas Eve celebration for as long as anyone can remember. I'd like to tell you about her.  Read more >

The Power of Latkes: A Shiksa's First Hanukkah

11/29/10 12:00pm by theshiksa
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Shiksa in the Kitchen

I celebrated my first Hanukkah eight years ago, back before I converted to Judaism when I was really and truly a shiksa (aka a non-Jewish woman). I had studied Judaism a bit in college, but I didn’t have any practical experience when it came to Jewish food or holiday traditions. Meanwhile, my fiancé is as Jewish as they come. Needless to say, I was slightly out of my element.  Read more >

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Full Name
Tori Avey
Member Since
November 2010
About Me: 

My name is Tori Avey. I'm a culinary anthropologist, convert to Judaism, and my family's resident chef. My blog explores the story behind the food-- why we eat what we eat, how cultural foods have evolved, and how yesterday’s food can inspire us in the kitchen today.

http://www.theshiksa.com

 

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