Religious Jewish fathers don’t get a very positive portrayal in the media. On the side of fiction, there’s Tevye, from Fiddler on the Roof, who is strict and expects his family to obey him. There’s Shulem from Shtisel, who tries to limit his son Akiva and his dreams of being an artist. And then there’s […]
While some who celebrate Shavuos do so with dairy, many of us are either lactose-intolerant (hi, we’re Jewish!) or are plant-based for health or ethical reasons. But that doesn’t mean a Shavuos menu filled just with raw vegetables or tofu; skipping the dairy doesn’t mean we’re avoiding deliciousness at all as you can see by […]
Fashion Week has just ended in New York, London and Milan, with Paris’ shows this week wrapping up the Fall Ready-to-Wear season. With all of the top designers in the world all showcasing their takes on what fashion will be like this coming this year, there is excellent news for modest fashion lovers everywhere. All […]
While we have previously discussed why Orthodox Jewish men wear yarmulkes (kippahs), and why many also wear hats, not all hats and yarmulkes look the same, and the differences in appearance can be puzzling to outsiders (and frankly even to Orthodox Jews in other groups!) Please use our handy visual guide to understanding Orthodox Jewish […]
Veganuary is a popular New Year’s resolution, in which many people worldwide try to eat plant-based diets for the month. A staple of a plant-based lifestyle are dishes that combine vegetables in flavorful and filling ways. A power bowl combines a base carb such as brown rice, quinoa or noodles and tops it with different […]
The last decade has seen two major consumer trends: an increased desire for convenience and an increased desire to be healthy and know what’s in your food. Delivery meal kit services like Blue Apron and Hello Fresh were born out of the marriage of these two consumer demands and are part of a $1.5 billion […]
