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Yemenite Wedding Soup
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Yemenite Wedding Soup

By Danielle Crittenden Frum On one of my first visits to Israel, I was taken to a very modest restaurant … Continue reading Yemenite Wedding Soup

A Hot Girl Band’s Guide to Tel Aviv’s Hippest Spots
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A Hot Girl Band’s Guide to Tel Aviv’s Hippest Spots

  By Miranda Frum Israeli band A-WA recently blew up on international music charts with their hit single “Habib Galbi.”Pitbull has … Continue reading A Hot Girl Band’s Guide to Tel Aviv’s Hippest Spots

Your Zaidie’s Chicken-in-a-Pot
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Your Zaidie’s Chicken-in-a-Pot

By Anne Applebaum and Danielle Crittenden Frum Danielle’s husband, David, had a great-grandfather, Louis Hirschowitz, who ate the same meal … Continue reading Your Zaidie’s Chicken-in-a-Pot

Israel’s Iconic Fashion House Launches MASKIT Home
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Israel’s Iconic Fashion House Launches MASKIT Home

    Left, “Bedouin” Pitchers; right, Sharon Tal of MASKIT. By Danielle Crittenden Frum MASKIT is the iconic Israeli fashion house, … Continue reading Israel’s Iconic Fashion House Launches MASKIT Home

Dreaming of the Perfect Wedding Gown? Your Fairy Godmother is in Tel Aviv
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Dreaming of the Perfect Wedding Gown? Your Fairy Godmother is in Tel Aviv

By Danielle Crittenden Frum So you’re planning your perfect Jewish wedding. You’re fantasizing about venues, and of course how everyone … Continue reading Dreaming of the Perfect Wedding Gown? Your Fairy Godmother is in Tel Aviv

The BEST Latke Round-Up
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The BEST Latke Round-Up

Julia Child’s Potato “Latke” photographed by Renee Comet for FT&V By Danielle Crittenden Frum Whether you like them baked or … Continue reading The BEST Latke Round-Up

How to Throw an Awesome Holiday Party!
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How to Throw an Awesome Holiday Party!

My family’s thrown an annual Hanukkah party for at least a decade. I can’t quite remember how it started, except … Continue reading How to Throw an Awesome Holiday Party!

It’s a Box Mitzvah! Give a Gift Subscription for Monthly Treats from Israel
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It’s a Box Mitzvah! Give a Gift Subscription for Monthly Treats from Israel

Fig Tree & Vine is thrilled to partner with Blue Box, a fun, unique, and socially conscious gift for the upcoming … Continue reading It’s a Box Mitzvah! Give a Gift Subscription for Monthly Treats from Israel

Foolproof Classic Latkes with Tahini Sauce
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Foolproof Classic Latkes with Tahini Sauce

By Danielle Crittenden Frum This foolproof classic latke recipe comes with a delicious, Israeli-style twist for the traditional sour cream … Continue reading Foolproof Classic Latkes with Tahini Sauce

Julia Child’s Potato “Latke”
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Julia Child’s Potato “Latke”

Julie Child’s potato galette. Photo by Renee Comet for Fig Tree & Vine. By Danielle Frum I’ve been collecting latke … Continue reading Julia Child’s Potato “Latke”

Decorator-Approved Gifts at Big Box Prices
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Decorator-Approved Gifts at Big Box Prices

  Basalt rock flower vase by Tel-Aviv-based ceramicists Yaholomis. By Danielle Crittenden Frum If you’ve spent this early fall helping … Continue reading Decorator-Approved Gifts at Big Box Prices

On Rye’s Oven-Roasted Root Vegetable Latke
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On Rye’s Oven-Roasted Root Vegetable Latke

By Robin Tim Weis If you are expecting your bubbe’s latke recipe you better look away now. On Rye is the … Continue reading On Rye’s Oven-Roasted Root Vegetable Latke

Introducing FT&V’s 2016 Hanukkah Collection!
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Introducing FT&V’s 2016 Hanukkah Collection!

  By Danielle Crittenden Frum I know. We just got through the High Holidays, you haven’t yet begun to think … Continue reading Introducing FT&V’s 2016 Hanukkah Collection!

Out of Ideas AND Money? These Cool Gifts Will Go 8 Days on a Budget
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Out of Ideas AND Money? These Cool Gifts Will Go 8 Days on a Budget

From upper left, clockwise: “Oy Vey” t-shirt (one of many fun Jewish designs); “The Pioneers of Israel” coaster set; “Golda” … Continue reading Out of Ideas AND Money? These Cool Gifts Will Go 8 Days on a Budget

Flip (Out) the Bird with this Kosher Hot Side: Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
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Flip (Out) the Bird with this Kosher Hot Side: Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

By Sandy Leibowitz For as long as I can remember, my mom always prepared the most delicious potatoes. She took … Continue reading Flip (Out) the Bird with this Kosher Hot Side: Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

Hanukkah Brunch: Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes with Limoncello Cream
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Hanukkah Brunch: Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes with Limoncello Cream

By Marcia Friedman  When you make pancakes with ricotta cheese and a hint of lemon, they become surprisingly sophisticated and … Continue reading Hanukkah Brunch: Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes with Limoncello Cream

Breathtaking New Menorahs by Amy Reichert
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Breathtaking New Menorahs by Amy Reichert

  By Danielle Crittenden Frum When Amy Reichert — an award-winning architect and one of the most original and accomplished … Continue reading Breathtaking New Menorahs by Amy Reichert

Meet Maskit: Romantic, Desert-Inspired Fashion from One of Israel’s Top Designers
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Meet Maskit: Romantic, Desert-Inspired Fashion from One of Israel’s Top Designers

By Danielle Crittenden Frum   I first happened upon one of Maskit’s dresses a few years ago in a beachside … Continue reading Meet Maskit: Romantic, Desert-Inspired Fashion from One of Israel’s Top Designers

Election Night Party: Laptop No-Bake Cheesecake Parfaits
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Election Night Party: Laptop No-Bake Cheesecake Parfaits

Nothing’s more American — or non-partisan! — than a red, white & blue cheesecake in a jar. While these “No … Continue reading Election Night Party: Laptop No-Bake Cheesecake Parfaits

Bust the Fast with an Israeli-Style FEAST
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Bust the Fast with an Israeli-Style FEAST

  By Danielle Crittenden Frum I’m not sure why North American Jews take the phrase “Break Fast” so literally, as in … Continue reading Bust the Fast with an Israeli-Style FEAST

Ottolenghi’s Marinated Turkey Breast with Cumin, Coriander, and White Wine
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Ottolenghi’s Marinated Turkey Breast with Cumin, Coriander, and White Wine

By Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi Although turkey is more frequently associated with a sweet red relish, we serve it … Continue reading Ottolenghi’s Marinated Turkey Breast with Cumin, Coriander, and White Wine

Easy Sukkah Dining: Roasted Eggplant with Ground Turkey, “Middle-Eastern-Asian” Style
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Easy Sukkah Dining: Roasted Eggplant with Ground Turkey, “Middle-Eastern-Asian” Style

By Danielle Crittenden Frum We were invited to spend the first night of Sukkot with friends Amy and Ken in … Continue reading Easy Sukkah Dining: Roasted Eggplant with Ground Turkey, “Middle-Eastern-Asian” Style

It’s Starting to Feel a Lot Like Sukkot!
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It’s Starting to Feel a Lot Like Sukkot!

By Danielle Crittenden Frum Sukkot is under-appreciated as the Jewish answer to Christmas. The Christmas analogy occurred to me last year, … Continue reading It’s Starting to Feel a Lot Like Sukkot!

Open Sesame! Introducing the Ben & Jerry’s of Halva (and More!)
Food

Open Sesame! Introducing the Ben & Jerry’s of Halva (and More!)

By Danielle Crittenden Frum Yes, I know. You don’t like it. It’s both dry and weirdly textured. Thanks, but no thanks. If … Continue reading Open Sesame! Introducing the Ben & Jerry’s of Halva (and More!)

A Snap Sukkah Makeover with a Snap of Your Fingers
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A Snap Sukkah Makeover with a Snap of Your Fingers

By Danielle Crittenden Frum A Fig Tree & Vine Sukkot is a celebration of gratitude, and a chance to build … Continue reading A Snap Sukkah Makeover with a Snap of Your Fingers

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