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Britain's Home Secretary Theresa May waves towards the media as she arrives to attend a cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street, in London, Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Theresa May will become Britain's new Prime Minister on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
July 12, 2016, 2:50 pm
Theresa May, Jews and Israel — 6 connections
Cameron's successor, a vicar's daughter, is a firm supporter of Israel, of the Jewish community... and of a celebrity Israeli chef
By TOI staff
Israeli-American cook Michael Solomonov. (YouTube/The Daily)
April 28, 2016, 7:47 am
Israeli-American chef wins James Beard book of the year
Michael Solomonov picks up award for co-writing 'Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking'
By JTA
Israeli chef Yotam Ottolenghi poses at his company's bakery in London on December 12, 2012. (AP/Lefteris Pitarakis)
April 24, 2016, 11:52 am
How an Israeli chef conquered kitchens across the UK
In an interview, Yotam Ottolenghi opens up about his childhood, journalistic past, and what helped make his brand such a big hit in Britain
By Jenni Frazer
Jerusalem-based chef Moshe Basson, owner of the Eucalyptus restaurant and cheerleader of the slow food movement, demonstrates at London's Gefiltefest on June 28, 2015. (Zoe Paskett)
July 5, 2015, 6:39 am
London welcomes Israeli (foodie) invasion
At this year's Gefiltefest, the signature fish was overtaken by sizzling sabra sensations
By Jenni Frazer
Interior of new upscale London kosher eatery, 1701. (photo credit: courtesy)
December 17, 2013, 4:28 am
Kosher London restaurant changing way world views Jewish cuisine
Tucked behind the historic Bevis Marks Synagogue, Restaurant 1701 is listed in Michelin Guide just months after opening; now it shoots for a star
By Miriam Shaviv
Filling the doughnuts at Jerusalem's Pe'er Bakery (photo credit: Miriam Alster/Flash 90)
November 21, 2013, 4:45 pm
Cranberries in the sufganiya, and other Thanksgivukkah activities
The welcome confluence of two beloved holidays is celebrated with doughnuts, films, turkey and the creative arts
By Jessica Steinberg
JW3, the London JCC. (©NinaSologubenko)
October 2, 2013, 7:22 pm
Unusually for UK Jewry, London’s JCC is Jewish, ‘loud and proud’
At new community center JW3, CEO bids to broaden cultural conversation beyond Israel and anti-Semitism
By Miriam Shaviv
Anthony Bourdain in Israel (photo credit: YouTube screenshot)
September 16, 2013, 1:42 pm
TV chef Bourdain reveals Jewish heritage during show in Israel
Host of CNN's 'Parts Unknown,' who was trapped in Lebanon during 2006 war, chews over the conflict on debut trip to Israel, West Bank and Gaza
By Jordana Horn
Chefs Yotam Ottolenghi, left, and Sami Tamimi, right, pose for the photographer at their company's bakery in London. (photo credit: AP/Lefteris Pitarakis)
From the WebAugust 1, 2013, 12:41 pm
‘Jerusalem’ has all the right ingredients
The New York Times: Cookbook by Jerusalemites on both sides of the city is new trend for NY foodies
In this Monday, March 18, 2013 photograph, Palestinian Nabila Qishta, 52, prepares bread in the southern Gaza Strip town of Rafah, using flour donated by the UN (photocredit: AP/Diaa Hadid)
March 28, 2013, 4:30 am
Cookbook showcases Gaza’s culinary delights
140-page book has sold 4,000 copies; Palestinian foodies describe heritage, resourcefulness in cooking specialty dishes
By Diaa Hadid
Chefs Yotam Ottolenghi, left, and Sami Tamimi, right, pose for the photographer at their company's bakery in London. (photo credit: AP/Lefteris Pitarakis)
January 4, 2013, 12:17 pm
For Israeli-Palestinian chef duo, co-existence simmers in London’s kitchens
Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi team up to put some spice into English cooking, but turn heads as a political odd couple
By DANICA KIRKA
A sack of potatoes, the starchy equivalent of an edible blank canvas (photo credit: Jessica Steinberg/Times of Israel)
December 14, 2012, 2:23 pm
Spuds here, taters there, potatoes everywhere
A list of what to do with those leftover tubers
By Jessica Steinberg
The seasonal fruits and vegetables available in markets like Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda often inspire the foods prepared by Israeli chefs abroad (photo credit: Nati Shohat/Flash 90)
December 3, 2012, 11:42 am
Adventures and plaudits for local chefs far from home
Beyond hummus: A taste of Israel in exclusive eateries abroad
By Jessica Steinberg
Tom, Pini and Carla on the streets of London (Courtesy Ynet)
November 13, 2012, 7:42 am
The curious charms of Pini Ben-Tovim, web TV star
Now in its third season, an Internet series follows a brash but lovable Israeli as he stumbles about London
By Jessica Steinberg
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