Marcia Weingarten

Marcia Weingarten

Marcia Israel Weingarten (right) lives with her family in Los Angeles. Together with her mom Kaye (Hasson) Israel, an extraordinary baker and cook, they blog here, sharing family recipes in the Sephardic tradition of the Island of Rhodes. In addition, Marcia writes aborts topics of Sephardic and Ladino interest.

Articles

Jewish Sephardi Wedding Recipes and Traditions

Jewish Sephardi Wedding Recipes and Traditions

07/13/2017
A recipe for masapan (marzipan) and details on Sephardi wedding customs.
Greek Burekas, A Treat at Shavuot or Year-Round

Greek Burekas, A Treat at Shavuot or Year-Round

06/09/2016
The Shavuot holiday is upon us.
A Sephardic Passover Meat Pie

A Sephardic Passover Meat Pie

04/11/2016
For one Greek Jewish family, this casserole has been a seder staple for years.
Recipe: Sephardic Cookies for Purim

Recipe: Sephardic Cookies for Purim

03/14/2016
Purim is right around the corner!
A Family Ritual for Blessing the New Year

A Family Ritual for Blessing the New Year

09/09/2015
A Sephardic Rosh Hashanah ceremony combines elements of Tashlich and a healing ritual.