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BREAKING NEWS

15:25
Khamenei: Iran will raze Tel Aviv and Haifa if attacked (Reuters)
13:54
Obama: We must push through the 'breaches of faith' on both sides (Haaretz)
13:52
Obama: Settlement activity not appropriate or constructive to advancing peace (Haaretz)
13:51
Obama: Two-state solution still possible, only chance for peace and success (Haaretz)
13:51
Obama: Israel and Palestinians must make this leap together (Haaretz)
13:43
Obama: U.S. committed to the creation of a sovereign state of Palestine (Haaretz)
13:39
Obama: Palestinians deserve a future, a home, a state of their own (Haaretz)
13:37
Abbas: Palestinians ready to implement commitments in order to launch the peace process (Haaretz)
13:36
Abba to Obama: Palestinian people have made a miracle and rose from the Nakba (Haaretz)
13:36
Abbas: Palestinian state with Jerusalem as capital is possible (Haaretz)
13:36
Abbas: Peace impossible under violence and occupation (Haaretz)
13:11
Syria hands over captured Lebanese soldier, state TV reports (AP)
12:31
Syrian rebels have reportedly overrun several towns near the Israeli border (Reuters)
12:18
Report: Ramallah protesters hold up shoes, call Obama to leave Palestine (Haaretz)
11:49
Police arrests Acre resident suspected of smuggling heroin from Lebanon (Haaretz)

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Modern Manna

by Vered Guttman

Making order of an Israeli-style fusion Passover seder

While Ashkenazi Jews cling to the comfort offered by Central European wintery cuisine, the Sephardi cuisine from the Mediterranean and the Middle East naturally associate the holiday menu with spring. In this post: recipe for spring lamb with roasted vegetables.

By Vered Guttman | Mar 19, 2013 | 02:53 PM

Spring lamb with roasted vegetables

Modern Manna recipe / Date, walnut, and red wine charoset
By Vered Guttman

Rita, left, performs at a dinner hosted by Israel's ambassador to the U.S., Michael Oren, center.

The beauty of Persian culture, from Rita to pulao

Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren's kitchen got an Iranian twist when members of America's Persian community were invited for dinner, accompanied by a live performance by Israeli superstar Rita.

By Vered Guttman | Nov 28, 2012 | 12:31 PM | 2

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving: A truly American holiday for Jews and Gentiles alike

One of American Jewry's oldest family, the Guggenheims, found Thanksgiving was the most important holiday, even more than the Jewish holidays.

By Vered Guttman | Nov 21, 2012 | 08:46 AM | 9

Date, whiskey and mascarpone tart

Thanksgiving date, whiskey and mascarpone tart

This Middle Eastern-Italian-inspired tart can fit well on your traditional Thanksgiving table.

By Vered Guttman | Nov 15, 2012 | 11:11 AM

An ancient olive tree.

Harvest time in the land of olive trees

People outside Israel sometimes find it odd that in modern Israel olive oil was rarely used until about 20 years ago.

By Vered Guttman | Nov 8, 2012 | 06:14 PM | 4

Caramelized apple pie.

Celebrating America, democracy, and apple pie

A tasty treat that's perfect for the seas. Nothing says American autumn quite like apple pie.

By Vered Guttman | Nov 6, 2012 | 02:21 PM

First lady Michelle Obama - AP - June 5, 2012.

Hummus is standard fare at the White House, thanks to Obama's chef

Vered Guttman sits down with Cris Comerford, executive chef at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

By Vered Guttman | Oct 31, 2012 | 09:25 AM | 30

Olive Oil, Orange and Polenta cake.

Modern Manna Recipe / Olive Oil, Orange and Polenta cake

This olive oil based cake is very moist and full of flavors.

By Vered Guttman | Oct 25, 2012 | 09:54 PM

Traditional halva dessert.

The sweeter side of tahini

Sesame paste mixed with a natural sweetener makes for a delicious and healthy dessert. Try it in cookies, as a semifreddo, or even with ice cream.

By Vered Guttman | Oct 18, 2012 | 03:52 PM

Raw tahini is delicious served on its own, mixed with olive oil or water, or added to a dish.

Meet hummus' versatile cousin: tahini

This healthy sesame paste adds a delicious punch to a variety of recipes.

By Vered Guttman | Oct 16, 2012 | 11:41 AM

Miso glazed salmon with bok choy

Modern Manna recipe / Miso-glazed salmon with baby bok choy

White miso, mirin and rice vinegar are available in many supermarkets and in some kosher markets as well.

By Vered Guttman | Oct 11, 2012 | 09:52 AM

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About this blog

Vered Guttman is a caterer and a food writer based in Washington DC. Growing up in Israel she took her first lessons in Jewish cooking sitting at the tables of her two grandmothers, one from Poland, the other from Iraq. In Modern Manna, Vered will share a mix of new Israeli trends and old Jewish traditions, sprinkled with a distinct Sephardic flavor. Follow Vered on Twitter @veredguttman

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