Throughout history, particularly in the last 2,000 years, Jews have been key in adapting local foods to Jewish sensibilities and dietary laws and then spreading them. Gil Marks 000adaptdietary Change image and share on social
Food is sort of like the Jewish sense of humor, a defense mechanism. It is one of the things that helped the Jews survive through 2,000 years of an often very harsh Diaspora. Gil Marks 000defensediaspora Change image and share on social
I have been collecting recipes and information for over 20 years, but three years ago, my editor said to me, 'You're a walking encyclopedia of food, so why don't you do an encyclopedia?' Gil Marks agocollecteditor Change image and share on social
Every holiday has unique fare and symbolic foods, but none as much as Rosh Hashana. Gil Marks farefoodhashana Change image and share on social
People remember the different variations of stuffed cabbage based on their mothers and grandmothers. It's not just about food. Eating something as traditional as this is a cultural experience, one that is spiritual and nostalgic. It manages to transcend time; it's food for the soul. Gil Marks basecabbagecultural share on social