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The Everything Spice for Everyone
Guest: Chef Laura Frankel Need to spice up your meals? Here's an easy fix that can be used as your new basic 'everything spice' to change up, well everything: fish, chicken, french toast...it's limitless and so easy. And we have some recipes to share too. Let's close...

Beth Schenker, Host & Executive Producer
The Big Schmear conversations are with prominent chefs, musicians, authors, visual artists and more talking about their passion for Jewish life.
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Our Episodes
Talking BBQ with Milt’s BBQ for the Perplexed (#19)
Guest: Milt's Owner Jeff Aeder and Chef Bryan Gryka It's MILT's and here I am in the very secret interview room along with Milt's owner Jeff Aeder (center) and Chef Bryan Gryka (right). We had a great time talking all about BBQ, Milt's, Extra Innings Deli and Jews in...
Passover with Chef Laura Frankel (#18)
Guest: Chef Laura Frankel We all start talking about and planning for Passover months before the holiday is even close. it's the most celebrated of all Jewish holidays and there are lots of plans that have to be made, not the least of which is planning the menu for...
The Knish Wars (#17)
Guest: Joanne Oppenheim It's my first ever interview with a children's book author. And not just any children's book author...she's the author of a children's book called: The Knish War on Rivington Street. How could I pass up the opportunity to talk about this? We...
Fun Times with Gil Hovav Part 2 (#16)
Guest: Gil Hovav Gil Hovav is back for Part 2. He's a guy who seems to have a never ending supply of energy and creative ideas. He writes cookbooks, but not your ordinary cookbooks. And he develops shows for television, sometimes about food but not your usual...
Fun Times with Gil Hovav Israeli Food Writer, Part 1 (#15)
Guest: Gil Hovav I've had a great time talking with Gil Hovav in this episode, learning about his family history, his experience as a food writer, as a TV star and all-around fun guy. His energy and cool ideas don't quit. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I...
Kosherfest!! (#14)
Guest: Exhibitors & Vendors It's Kosherfest! And what is that you ask? It's the worlds' biggest event for the business of Kosher foods held annually in November. I had the opportunity to attend this year where it was held in Secaucus, New Jersey. I'll do my best...
Jewish Food The Healthy Way (#13)
Guest: Nutritionist Tanya Rosen Meet Tanya Rosen - star nutritionist and overall health guru. Tanya heads up her own business helping with the care and feeding of your healthy body from workout tapes to nutrition counseling to preparing healthy foods. What better way...
Let’s Talk Chanukah! (#12)
Guest: Jamie Geller & Chef Laura Frankel Jamie Geller is BAAACK! and Chef Laura Frankel joins in for this episode. We talk about Israeli food and lots about Chanukah latkas and sufganiyot. I think you are going to be so ready for Chanukah and latkes by the time...
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