About the Author

Joe Baur

Joe Baur is a Cleveland-born food, recipe, and travel writer based in Berlin. Much of his writing focuses on Ashkenazi Jewish foodways and the evolution of the cuisine as well as how food can be a vehicle for exploring your heritage. When he's not writing, you can find him taking a train to the nearest trail for a run in the forest. You can follow him at @BaurJoe on your social media platform of choice and at joebaur.com.

Kishke: Unraveling the Gut-Deep Culinary Traditions of Ashkenazi Jews

The significance of kishke, a dish that embodies the essence of gut feelings for Ashkenazi Jews.

Smokey Kishke

A modern twist on a traditional Ashkenazi favorite.

How to Make Caponata

A Sicilian dish with a unique Jewish history.

The Sicilian Jewish Legacy Dish You Need To Try

Jewish Italian food is in a universe unto itself.

Celery Root Schnitzel

A Vilna vegetarian-inspired schnitzel recipe with homemade jam.

Kenden Alfond Finds Culinary Inspiration from the Talmud

Honoring women-focused narratives with thoughts and recipes.

Pletzel Recipe

A very oniony flatbread.

The Pletzel of Paris and The Bread That Shares Its Name

The simple flatbread of our shtetl ancestors.

BBQ Bourbon Cheese Kugel Recipe

Bring your Ashkenazi ancestors to your Fourth of July picnic with this fusion dish.

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