The Big Schmear

A Podcast on Jewish Food: Its Culture and History

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An Israeli Perspective on Food Diplomacy (#37)

Posted June 23, 201900:36:11

Guest: Moran Birman, Consul for Public Diplomacy, Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest On this episode you'll meet Moran Birman, Consul for Public...

Cheesecake Time with the Iconic Eli’s Cheesecake (#36)

Posted June 9, 201900:46:22

Guest: Marc & Maureen Schulman I've heard about Eli's Cheesecake for years, and not because I live in Chicago. When I knew Shavout was coming up...

Time for Matzo – Already? Happy Passover! (#35)

Posted April 16, 201900:32:45

Guest: Marcy Goldman Passover is here and what better way to get into the season of matzo than time to talk with writer and cookbook author, chef and...

It’s Always Deli Time at Mamaleh’s in Cambridge, MA (#34)

Posted April 9, 201900:27:59

Guest: Alon Munzer, Co-Owner of Mamaleh's Delicatessen & Restaurant Whenever I'm in the Boston area to visit with family one of my new favorite...

More on Dough with Challah Hub (#33)

Posted March 18, 201900:33:52

Guest: Sarah Klegman of Challah Hub I had a great time talking with Sarah Klegman, co-founder of Challah Hub. This is another virtual challah story...