Food + Friends

Join us for a video series for digital release that blends together our society’s love of food, music, and community!

What is Food and Friends?

The series, exclusively produced by AFIPO, stars Jewish personalities such as West Wing actor Joshua Malina, New York Times bestseller Jake Cohen, and celebrity chef Eitan Bernath.

Stay tuned next week, as the first episode will drop exclusively on AFIPO social channels. The rest of the series will premiere later this summer, so make sure to sign up for updates to be the first to watch. 😋

What are the stars cooking?

The chefs themselves choose the recipe! Joshua opted for a classic cholent, a traditional Jewish stew that includes a delicious mix of meat, herbs, and vegetables. Shakshuka—a fiery mix of eggs, tomato sauce, and spices—was the favorite of another chef.

Did you know? Jews developed the recipe of Cholent over centuries to be in line with laws that prohibit cooking on the Sabbath.

What music is featured?

Each episode in the series includes a cooking demonstration and a classical music piece chosen by the star of the episode. The classical composition relates to the food, and the star ties the dish to a memory about family or friends.

How can you get involved?

After each episode drops, we will be sharing the recipe, straight from the chef’s kitchen (or, in some cases, a recipe written on an index card from the chef’s bubbie). We then challenge YOU to make the dish in your own kitchen and share a photo… we will repost your dish and the celebrity chefs could, too.

P.S. Don’t miss the Israel Philharmonic on tour this fall!