Braided, spiced, studded, and banana leaf-wrapped breads have become holiday traditions across America with influences from around the world. Savor the moment with a baking project and celebrate the ...

For extra cash, some people pursue a side hustle — or a “side schlep,” as Max Simon calls it. “But it’s not a schlep, because it’s a joy,” adds the man better known by his customers as “challahdad.” ...

Alongside your traditional Hanukkah brisket, you absolutely must have a couple loaves of braided challah bread on your holiday table. History and culture imbue plenty of meaning into the Jewish foods ...

After sunset on Wednesday evening, families across Colorado will cut into loaves of challah to welcome Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Anyone who’s eaten a slice likely hasn’t forgotten the ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

There's a recipe for every bread lover here, whether you want something savory like focaccia or a sweet treat like banana ...

A good loaf of challah is tender, pillowy and slightly sweet, but homemade loaves tend to dry and stale quickly. To keep our challah tender and extend its shelf-life, we borrow the water roux ...

Challah changed Dr. Beth Ricanati’s life. More than 15 years ago, she started baking challah on Fridays as a self-care ritual, an experience illustrated in her memoir, Braided: A Journey of a Thousand ...

Jewish cuisine is a tapestry of flavors shaped by history, geography, and faith. From Ashkenazi comfort foods like matzo ball ...

In the last few years New Orleans has seen an explosion in the variety of king cakes one can buy. From Dong Phuong’s Vietnamese style of the desert, to Norma’s Sweets Bakery’s Cuban approach with a ...