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Rome’s Jewish community has a rich and flavorful culinary tradition and during Pesach, one of the best desserts of the year is prepared. The treat in question is called pizzarelle and these maleable honey-soaked cookies are made from moistened matzo mixed with eggs, sugar, raisins, cinnamon, and orange zest. (more…)

Fresco of Moses and the Exodus, from the Dura Europos synagogue. Photo © Richard Beck.

This year, Passover begins at sundown on April 6 and ends at sundown on April 14 . These are some listings for sederim, Kosher food products, and catering in Rome for Pesach 5772. (more…)

I can hardly believe I’m writing this. Rome For Foodies, my first native app for iPhone, iPad, and Android smart phones, has just been released and is now available on iTunes and the Android Market (feedback appreciated!!!). The process was hellish, with more delays, sleepless nights and panicked Skype chats with my developers than I wish to remember, but it’s done and I predict the best night’s sleep ever tonight. (more…)

The food in Rome’s Ghetto isn’t just about fried artichokes anymore. In the past year, several businesses with a distinct international influence have opened on and around Via del Portico d’Ottavia. Read my article for The New York Times about Rome’s new kosher businesses here.

Pomegranates are traditionally eaten on the second night of Rosh Hashanah.

The first Jews arrived in Rome during the Republican age in the year 161 BCE. This historic community, whose descendants live in Rome to this day, has rites, traditions, history, and a dialect that are unique in the Jewish world. Today, visitors to Rome can tour the Jewish Museum (more…)