Food supply chain, virtual Passover, vegetarian Easter

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Apr. 04, 2020 Food & Drink

Passover scenes from “Eat Something.” Photo credit: Maren Caruso

The food supply chain has many links in order to get dinner on the table. We hear from a truck driver about his challenges in getting products to grocery stores. Plus, spring is here, and with it comes Passover and Easter. We have tips for virtual celebrations and meatless dishes.

From this Episode:

Challenges facing truck drivers during the coronavirus pandemic

Being a truck driver already has its challenges, long days of solitude with brief breaks for food and respite.

9 min

Owner of Superfine Pizza and Rossoblu explains economics of keeping a restaurant afloat

Bookkeeping at a restaurant has always been tricky. The coronavirus has made everything more tenuous. Dina Samson, co-owner of Rossoblu and Superfine Pizza, discusses the...

7 min

Observing shabbat and Passover via Zoom

Holidays are intended to be celebrations with family and friends. What happens when we need to social distance from those we love most? Rabbi Susan Goldberg discusses how to...

8 min

Celebrating Passover traditions and hosting your seder

Matzo balls, charoset, chopped liver, brisket, potato kugel, and macaroons all make for the perfect Passover seder. Evan Bloom, co-founder of Wise Sons Jewish...

7 min

Turning your pies into works of art

Cooking and baking are pastimes that heal. Author Julie Jones (“ The Pastry School ”) started documenting her baking during a stressful time in her life.

9 min

Celebrating Easter with a meat-free menu

Ham and lamb are traditional centerpieces for Easter. Michal Korkosz offers alternative menus that are vegetarian-forward and inspired by Polish cuisine, from a soup with a...

8 min