One of the keys to Jewish culinary history is that the Jewish role was not so much innovation but transition and transformation. Gil Marks culinaryhistoryinnovation Change image and share on social
Judaism is not, per se, a religion in the sense most Americans think of. Even if you don't adhere to the various precepts, you're still a Jew. Gil Marks adhereamericanjew Change image and share on social
Most of the traditional foods we eat on Jewish holidays start out with a seasonal reason as to why we eat them, and later a religious significance is tacked on. Gil Marks eatfoodholiday Change image and share on social
Each Passover, I prepare all sorts of fancy desserts for my family and friends, often experimenting with adaptations of sophisticated modern fare. Gil Marks adaptationdessertexperiment Change image and share on social
Passover is the most widely observed of all the Jewish holidays, and the Passover Seder... is the most practiced of all the Jewish rituals. Gil Marks holidayjewishobserve Change image and share on social
I never serve a dessert on Passover that I would not serve the rest of the year. Gil Marks dessertpassoverrest Change image and share on social
Every year, my father comes by and samples the chremslach - like quality control - and tells me how they taste just like his mother's. Gil Marks chremslachcontrolfather Change image and share on social
Throughout history, Hanukkah was a relatively minor festival, but it's become very popular in America due to its proximity to Christmas. Gil Marks americachristmasdue Change image and share on social
To me, that aspect of life that most touches the everyday and celebrations is food. Gil Marks aspectcelebrationeveryday Change image and share on social