Denise Phillips

Why ambiguity is key to kosher cooking

Because our food has been passed down from mother to daughter, there is actually no such thing as a definitive recipe.

Shavuot - the cream of all the festivals

The one time in the year that we all get to eat guilt-free cheesecake

How good are your kids’ school dinners?

We visited Jewish primary schools to investigate the quality of school meals on offer. The results ranged from outstanding to decidedly average

How kosher became a hot superstore label

How the major chains are increasingly rethinking their food policies.

A festival to fry for

The evolution of Chanucah’s deep-fried, sugary and cheesy treats.

Which honey cake makes the cut?

We put Rosh Hashanah honey cake to the test.

If it’s New Year, it’s apple cake... but why?

Many of our festivals are associated with dishes.

So does ‘Jewish’ cuisine really exist?