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It’s just a week away now, Shavuot, the holiday of all things dairy: cheesecake, cheese souffle, quiche, blintzes. Last year we shared a recipe for the perfect cheesecake, tried, tested, true decadence. We’re talking 24 ounces of full fat cream cheese. But for those looking for a lower-fat, yet still yummy version, we also tried [...]
We all know the most important feature of Shavuot - just read our earlier blog post, “Ode to a cheesecake.” But is eating rich, creamy food really all the holiday is about? Read Nextbook’s Shavuot: a Guide for the Perplexed and discover the biblical roots and traditions of the holiday.
One of these is the Book [...]
Ah, the quest for the perfect cheesecake. The basic ingredients are obvious: cream cheese and sugar. But then comes the art of preparation, and the plaguing question of how to avoid unseemly cracks on the cake’s lightly browned surface. And, of course, full fat or low fat? Sour cream topping or fruit? Or in its [...]
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