kosher
The standards, rituals and preparatory practices associated with food and meals in accordance with traditional Jewish laws.
ritual
A formalized observance of a ceremonious activity or event.
Sabbath
The ritualistic “day of rest” observed within the Jewish tradition every Saturday.
cholent
A type of stew served on an associated with observance of the Sabbath.
mandelbrot
A very hard sweetbread featuring almonds.
repertoire
A list or inventory of a set of skills or abilities related to a specific activity.
equilibrium
state of things being in perfect balance with each other
illicit
Something that is forbidden or secretly carried out.
meniscus
The curvature of the surface of liquids caused by surface tension of the liquid within the container.
culinary
Related to cooking and the preparation of meals.
translucent
Characterized by having properties allowing light to pass while also diffusing it.
deism
A belief that God exists but without subscribing to any particular doctrine or belief in dogma.
expedient
Doing what is necessary according to circumstances in the short term.
discussants
Those who are involved in a discussion or conversation.
omnipresent
The state of being (or seeming to) everywhere at once.
moiety
A share, portion or segment of a larger whole.
kugel
Traditional Jewish meal offering made with a starchy pudding combined with vegetables or raisins.
temporal
Related to the concept of the passage of time.
distillation
The process of separating the compounds in any give substance.
festooned
Decorated and adorned in a festive manner.
