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Thanksgiving’s main course may be pretty much set in stone with the usual lineup of turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, etc., but the appetizers and first course are open to interpretation. What could be a more delicious way to start the feast than with appetizing hors d’oeuvres from Russ & Daughters? To give you some ideas [...]

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As if Labor Day is not enough of a transition – back to work, back to school, back in town  – for those of us who celebrate the Jewish holidays, the end of summer actually brings us forward into a new year. The High Holidays are exceptionally early this year:  Rosh Hashanah begins the night [...]

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This Thanksgiving, as we celebrate both our history as a nation of newcomers and the bounty of this land, fish  —  not just fowl  —  deserves a place at the table. Appetizing food (smoked fish, caviar, herrings and spreads) represents one of the most unique food contributions that immigrants have made to this country, and [...]

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