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Jews and Chocolate: A Sweet and Surprising History
From the converso merchants who brought cacao from the New World to the iconic Hanukkah gelt, Jews have played a surprisingly central role in the history of chocolate — as traders, manufacturers, and enthusiastic consumers.
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The Jewish Deli: A Deep History of Pastrami, Pickles, and the Pursuit of the Perfect Sandwich
Katz's, Carnegie, 2nd Ave — the Jewish deli is more than a restaurant. It is a cathedral of cured meat, a monument to immigrant ambition, and one of the great culinary traditions in American history. Here is the full story.
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