The Big Schmear

A Podcast on Jewish Food: Its Culture and History

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Preserving Foods with Emily Paster Part 1 (#22)

Posted June 11, 201800:21:50

Guest: Emily Paster I can't think of a better time to find out about preserving foods than summer when farmer's markets are teaming with beautiful produce....

Part 2 with Sonat Birnecker Hart on Koval Distillery (#21)

Posted May 28, 201800:21:57

Guest: Sonat Birnecker Hart Sonat Birnecker Hart is back! We hear about the award winning labels on Koval spirits and we even give you an audio tour...

It’s 5 PM Someplace, Right? (#20)

Posted May 13, 201800:23:01

Guest: Sonat Birnecker Hart I had a super time talking with President of Koval Distillery, Sonat Birnecker Hart. I've known about Koval Distillery...

Talking BBQ with Milt’s BBQ for the Perplexed (#19)

Posted April 22, 201800:30:14

Guest: Milt's Owner Jeff Aeder and Chef Bryan Gryka It's MILT's and here I am in the very secret interview room along with Milt's owner Jeff Aeder (center)...

Passover with Chef Laura Frankel (#18)

Posted March 26, 201800:23:09

Guest: Chef Laura Frankel We all start talking about and planning for Passover months before the holiday is even close. it's the most celebrated of...