It’s Sukkot, which means building the ancient Hebrew version of the double wide trailer, probably going to the emergency room when you whack your hand with a hammer, and of course, eating! Here at PunkTorah, we have all your Sukkot needs taken care of with our Succos Showdown! Here’s a retro-video of me and Michael [...]
I thought I’d kick off 5773 by exploring Judaism‘s relationship with ancestor engagement, or veneration of the dead. I don’t say “worship” because we don’t do that — at least not officially. Although we seem to mention those ancestors an awful lot. Ever heard the phrase, “The G!d/dess Abraham, Issac, and Jacob,” but I digress. [...]
Cabbage Roll Casserole is a convenient, easy meat recipe for any occasion. This is one of those dishes that tastes better after it stays in the fridge for a day or two. Ingredients: 2 tbsp. oil 2 lbs. ground lean beef 1 large onion, chopped 1 medium cabbage, coarsely chopped 1 28 oz. can diced [...]
Sukkot is coming up, and autumn for us is all about the noble pumpkin. Pumpkin is a squash originating from America. Squash was unknown in Europe until 1492 when Columbus returned. The word squash is of Algonquin origin, a Native American language. Hard shell, mature, yellow-fleshed varieties like turban, acorn and pumpkin often referred to [...]
Makes 18 tamales Vegetable Filling 4 large fresh pasilla peppers (may substitute poblano peppers) 2 medium russet potatoes 4 medium carrots 1/2 (1-pound) bag frozen sweet peas 2 pounds queso fresco* Tamale Dough 3 1/2 cups masa harina (see Cook’s Notes below) 1/2 cup lard or vegetable shortening at room temperature 1 tablespoon coarse salt [...]
