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The Fresser

The JC’s food blog, written by our Food Editor, Victoria Prever

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Kosher school lunches

Why is food so bad at children's schools? And it's not even healthy.

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Hummus - a political dip

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When leftovers linger — will the festive foods never end?

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Kosher Delicatessen opens in Hampstead

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All I need for Chanukah

If you're stuck for foodie gifts then look no further, here's what i'd like to find next to my Chanukah doughnuts...

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December 11, 2017 20:48

The best Jewish cookbooks of 2017

What better to get the foodie in your life for Chanukah than a book with some of the best recipes of the year?

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December 7, 2017 15:20

Jewish cookery class

A night of learning left me with a recipe for light-as-air matzah balls and a yearning for a pressure cooker.

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December 6, 2017 22:55

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To me, Chanukah means two things: doughnuts and latkes. This latke recipe wins hands down as my oily treat of choice.

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November 30, 2017 16:10

Are simple cakes best?

Have I been overthinking my recipe choices? And should walnuts be banned?

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November 29, 2017 16:39

Panzer's deli has had a face lift

For years, Panzer's deli has been THE foodie epicentre of St John's Wood, and now it's looking all sparkly

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November 28, 2017 13:33

Spread a smile

Children's charity, Spread a Smile, did just that last week, with Itamar Srulovich and Sarit Packer.

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November 19, 2017 21:21

An empty place at the table

I was so sad to hear the master of Italian cooking left the table today. At a recent dinner he was on fine form.

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November 8, 2017 16:45

Lunch with two views

Earlier this autumn - or is it winter now - I ate with Celia Clyne in Manchester, and at Galvin at Windows. Both memorable meals.

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October 30, 2017 13:51

Pastry really isn't so scary

Pastry took centre stage in this week's GBBO. Don't be scared to make your own — it's easier than it looks and you'll get a balaboosta buzz when it works.

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October 4, 2017 16:10

September highlights part 1

It's been a food-filled month — even more than normal. As well as festival meals, there are have been some deliciously exciting outings.

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October 3, 2017 13:55

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September is a busy month for many, with a birthday in the house too, it's crazy Chez Fresser

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September 27, 2017 08:27