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Category: Freud & Food

Sacher-Masoch Torte (100% Pure Chocolate and Redcurrant Pleasure)
Desserts & Pastries/Freud & Food/Vegan

Sachertorte Variation: The Sacher-Masoch Cake — A Masochist’s Confection of Memory, Contradiction, and the Jewish Soul of Vienna (Whole-Food Plant-Based, Vegan, SOS-free)

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 4 Comments

Jewish Viennese history tied to Freud & Sacher-Masoch. Get the healthy, rich chocolate cake recipe for a Vegan WFPB, SOS-free Sachertorte twist.

Mushroom Cholent -- Vegan WFPB SOS-Free
Freud & Food/Soups & Stews/Vegan/Vegan Mains

Mushroom Cholent: Freud’s Foraged Feast – The Definitive Viennese Vegan Shabbos Treat (WFPB SOS-Free Recipe)

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 2 Comments

Freud's foraged Mushroom Cholent! This WFPB SOS-free vegan Shabbos recipe blends Viennese tradition with rich, foraged forest flavors. A true mindful feast.

Hamantascherln — Small Pockets, Viennese Style: Melt-In-The-Mouth Jewish Purim Cookies. The Whole Megillah! (Recipe) #PurimKekse #OzneiHaman #WienerTascherln #Hamantashen
Desserts & Pastries/Freud & Food

Viennese Hamantaschen: Melt-in-the-Mouth Jewish Purim Cookie Recipe — The Whole Megillah! (Hamantascherln)

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 6 Comments

This authentic & delicious Viennese Hamantascherln story & recipe delves into Purim's rich history, from ancient symbols to Freud's Oedipal insights.

Vegetraian Matzo Ball Soup
Freud & Food/Soups & Stews

Vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup: Vienna’s Ultimate Golden Homemade Roasted Garden Vegetable Broth & The Perfect 91 Matzoh Dumplings (Matzo Kneidlach Soup Recipe)

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 8 Comments

Vienna's vegetarian matzo ball soup! This recipe features golden roasted vegetable broth & the perfect 91 matzoh dumplings. Uncover its Hasidic history.

A glass of red wine being poured from a bottle. Austria's Little Red Wines Tested — IMHO, With Some Jewish Considerations! #KosherWine #ShevaKehillos
Beverages/Freud & Food

Red Wine: Austria’s Great Little Ones Tested — IMHO. With Some Jewish Considerations (Sheva Kehillos)

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 2 Comments

Discover Austria's great red wines with Jewish considerations. Get honest tasting notes on top kosher reds, perfect for Passover or any occasion.

Yom Kippur Yeast Gugelhupf Bundt Cake-Blog
Desserts & Pastries/Freud & Food

Gugelhupf Bundt Cake(s): Vienna’s Classic Coffeehouse Pleasures According To Dorie Greenspan – The Jewish Connections (Yom Kippur Recipe)

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 7 Comments

Bake 2 Viennese Gugelhupf Bundt cakes: a classic Jewish Yom Kippur yeast & a modern marble. Get Dorie Greenspan's recipes & coffeehouse history.

"Gefilte fish," stuffed carp steaks with "chrain," beet horseradish and jellied broth on a plate..
Appetizers/Fish/Freud & Food

Two Old Vienna “Gefilte Fish” Recipes: One Fried & One Poached “Rabbi” Style, Stuffed Back Into Carp Steaks With Its “Kapl,” Red “Chrain” And Jellied “Yoich” (Recipes)

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 5 Comments

Unearth the Jewish history behind Vienna's Gefilte Fish. Get authentic recipes for its unique carp steaks, chrain & jellied yoich—a true culinary legacy.

"Kaiserschmarrn", the emperor's messy soufflé pancake in all its glory!
Desserts & Pastries/Eggs/Freud & Food

“Kaiserschmarrn,” Vienna’s Shredded Soufflé Pancake: The Emperor’s Light & Fluffy “Mess” With A “Roasted” Fruit Stew at Pre-Holocaust Kosher Restaurant Neugröschel (Recipe).

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 10 Comments

Make Vienna's light & fluffy "Emperor's Mess" – Kaiserschmarrn! Get the authentic shredded pancake recipe with roasted fruit stew, tied to Jewish history.

Viennese "Vanilla" Steak Vienna's Garlic Steak with 18 cloves of garlic gravy
Freud & Food/Meat

The Garlic People’s (aka The Jews’) Steak: A Roasted Garlic Take on Vienna’s Classic “Vanilla” Steak (Garlic Steak Recipe).

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 6 Comments

Vienna's "Vanilla" Steak, a garlic-infused classic: Learn its surprising name origin & the deep identity ties of garlic from Talmud to Freud in this recipe.

When ready slice the meat and the kishke. Shell and halve the eggs. Serve placing the meat, the kishke and the egg halves on top of the beans and the potatoes. Accompany with gherkins and other pickles, as well as a leafy green salad.
Freud & Food/Meat/Soups & Stews

Freud and his Cholent: The Austrian Origins of the Jewish Bean Stew (Scholet Recipe with Vegan Option Inside)

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 7 Comments

Cholent's Viennese origins & its ties to Freud: This rich Jewish bean stew recipe, complete with "shtetl umami" & a savory vegan option, offers history.

The fantastic Fächertort, or "fan-cake", a flódni in disguise.
Coffee Houses & Pastry Shops/Desserts & Pastries

Vienna’s “Fächertorte”—Jewish Budapest’s “Flódni” Layer Cake in Disguise. (Traditional Recipe)

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 74 Comments

Unravel this rich, layered cake with poppy seed, walnut, apple & plum! Discover its poignant Jewish history, from Demel's tradition to WWII resilience.

Here is a beef tartare prepared as my son likes it, with plenty of capers, gherkins and a healthy dose of Tabasco.
Appetizers/Freud & Food/Meat

Beef/Steak Tartare: Sigmund Freud’s Breakfast, and Favorite Dish of Claude Lanzmann and Thomas Bernhard (Freudian Brunch Recipe)

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 17 Comments

Unpack the Freudian Brunch with Steak Tartare: Learn its controversial past, Martha Freud's struggle, and its meaning for Freud, Lanzmann & Bernhard.

Beautiful Jewish Shabbos challah with sesame
Breads/Freud & Food

“Challah at Ya from Vienna!” The Austrian Origins of The Classic Jewish Braided Eggy Yeast Bread (Iconic Recipe)

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 14 Comments

Discover the history of Challah & its unique Viennese connection. Explore this iconic braided Jewish bread & its cultural and religious significance.

artichokes 3 ways - deep fried Jewish-style, braised Roman-style and confit (carciofi alla giudia, carciofi alla romana & carciofi conditi with vinaigrette)
Appetizers/Freud & Food/Vegan

Roman Jewish Artichoke’s 3+ Ways: Braised, Deep Fried & Confit/Sous-Vide. Sigmund Freud’s Dream About The Worm In His Favorite Flower, The Jewish Thistle (3+ Vegan Recipes)

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 4 Comments

Explore Freud's fascination with the "Jewish Thistle." Discover 3+ authentic Roman Jewish artichoke recipes: deep-fried, braised, confit – all vegan.

Sauerkraut and sausage soup beef frank
Freud & Food/Meat/Soups & Stews

Homemade Sauerkraut Sausage Soup: Jewish History & Vampire Lore (Austro-Hungarian Recipe)

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 9 Comments

The unsettling history of Austro-Hungarian Sauerkraut Sausage Soup: Explore its Jewish roots, vampire folklore connections, and get the authentic recipe!

Real Sachertorte by Leschanz the chocolate king at Cafe Schwarzenberg in Vienna (closer)
Coffee Houses & Pastry Shops/Desserts & Pastries/Freud & Food

Sachertorte, the Jewish Masculine Chocolate Cake from Vienna’s Lost Coffeehouse Past: Sigmund Freud’s Beloved Dessert (Recipe)

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 28 Comments

The surprising Jewish origins of Vienna's iconic Sachertorte, Sigmund Freud's beloved "masculine" chocolate cake. Get the authentic recipe to make it at home.

A plate with goulash (gulyás) Wiener Saftgulasch Vienna's gravy paprika beef stew
Freud & Food/Meat/Soups & Stews

Goulash — Vienna’s Beef Stew: Recipe for the Best Uber-Authentic Austro-Hungarian Paprika Gravy Beef Ragoût

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 9 Comments

Vienna's authentic Hungarian Goulash recipe! Explore its surprising history, unique ingredients, and why this rich beef stew became a beloved Austrian dish.

Didn't we say you have to refrigerate it for a couple of hours at least?
Desserts & Pastries/Eggs/Freud & Food

Vienna’s Tiramisu & Oedipus: Freud’s Unconscious Dessert (Recipe & Origins)

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 4 Comments

Beyond the recipe: Explore Tiramisu's true origins and its fascinating Oedipal connection to Sigmund Freud. A dessert deep in history & psychology.

This juicy, “saftig” in German (of utmost importance here!), and lean Viennese beef cut is called Mageres Meisel (or Mäuserl) and is a typical piece of meat served as boiled beef. Here I serve it with a small ladle of soup, topped with chives, coarse sea salt, alongside a potato rösti (a latke) and, of course, horseradish (I had my beloved apple-horseradish and beet-horseradish just outside the frame).
Freud & Food/Meat/Soups & Stews

The Freuds’ Beloved Tafelspitz: Vienna’s Simmered Beef (Recipe & History)

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 19 Comments

Dive into the rich history of Tafelspitz, Freud's beloved Viennese beef. Explore the family's culinary life, their butcher, and get the authentic recipe.

a slice of a whole blooming-Jewish-cheesecake-4x5-featured
Desserts & Pastries/Freud & Food

Blooming Jewish Cheesecake with Tablets of the Law Crust: Freud, Moses & a Mel Brooks Joke (Shavuot Recipe)

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 29 Comments

Explore Jewish cheesecake's surprising link to Shavuot, Moses's shattered tablets, & Freud's theories on guilt & repressed memories. Get the recipe!

Freud's asparagus the vegan wiener
Appetizers/Freud & Food/Vegan

Freud’s Asparagus: The Vegan Wiener – Two Modern Takes (French White & Italian Green)

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 6 Comments

A story of Freud's asparagus! Two vegan Wiener recipes (French white & Italian green) reveal Viennese culinary history & surprising Freudian symbolism.

Gourmet Hand Matzo Brei Sweet and Savory with Caramelized Onions, Truffle and Honey on a plate
Breakfast/Desserts & Pastries/Eggs/Freud & Food

Gourmet Hand Matzo Brei: Sweet & Savory with Caramelized Onions, Truffle and Honey (A Galitzianer In Vienna’s Recipe)

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 4 Comments

A typical Galitzianer in Vienna recipe: Gourmet Matzo Brei! Enjoy sweet & savory flavors, deeply rooted in Jewish tradition & culinary history.

The Foodnik’s Good Reads on Sigmund Freud, Vienna’s Cuisine & Jewish Cooking #CookingTherapy Read more https://JewishVienneseFood.com/the-foodniks-good-reads-on-sigmund-freud-viennas-cuisine-jewish-cooking-cookingtherapy/
All Recipes/Freud & Food

The Foodnik’s Good Reads on Sigmund Freud, Vienna’s Cuisine & Jewish Cooking

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 1 Comment

Beyond the recipes: A curated collection of books & films on Sigmund Freud, Vienna's soul & Jewish culinary heritage. Fuel your mind and your spirit!

Golden Souffléd Schnitzel, Vienna’s Famous Puffed-Up Golden Calf Cutlet The Fried Icon and Its Surprising History (Recipe) #WienerSchnitzel
Freud & Food/Meat

Golden Souffléd Schnitzel, Vienna’s Famous Puffed-Up Golden Calf Cutlet: The Fried Icon and Its Surprising History (Wiener Schnitzel Recipe)

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 12 Comments

This isn't just schnitzel! Vienna's golden calf cutlet, its unique souffléd crisp, and unexpected links to Jewish history, Freud & controversial symbolism.

Perfect Potato Latkes: Yiddish vs. Hebrew & Schmaltz vs. Oil (Recipe) #Erdäpfelpuffer #Rösti
Appetizers/Breakfast/Desserts & Pastries/Freud & Food/Side dishes

Perfect Potato Latkes: Yiddish vs. Hebrew & Schmaltz vs. Oil (Contemporary Viennese Potato Pancake Recipe)

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 3 Comments

Fry perfect Viennese potato latkes! Delve into the Yiddish vs. Hebrew & Schmaltz vs. Oil debates. Get the contemporary recipe and its their rich history.

Viennese jelly doughnut called "Krapfen"
Desserts & Pastries/Freud & Food

Vienna’s Jelly Doughnuts & Uri Scheft’s Sufganiyot (Recipe)

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 4 Comments

Master Uri Scheft's Sufganiyot & make perfect Viennese jelly doughnuts? On Krapfen history, Hanukkah traditions, & tips for golden, airy fried pastries.

Two Peeled Soft-Boiled Eggs in a Glass (with stem) Vienna Coffee-House Virility (Recipe) #EierImGlas
Breakfast/Eggs/Freud & Food

Two Peeled Soft-Boiled Eggs in a Glass (with stem): Vienna Coffee-House Virility (Recipe)

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 17 Comments

Uncover the surprising history & Freudian symbolism of Vienna's classic two soft-boiled eggs in a glass. Get the foolproof recipe for this iconic breakfast.

מצותינדדזל (Matzo Island) Installation by Sebestyén Fiumei #Mazzesinsel
Freud & Food

מצותינדזל (Matzo Island) Installation by Sebestyén Fiumei #Mazzesinsel

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 5 Comments

Vienna's "Matzo Island": Fiumei's art confronts the city's erased Jewish past and its ongoing, complex struggle with historical memory.

Best Roast Chicken Recipe Simple, Juicy & Crispy (Recipe) #VienneseKnobelBrathendl
Freud & Food/Poultry

Best Roast Chicken Recipe: Simple, Juicy & Crispy (Vienna’s Knobel Brathendl)

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 9 Comments

Debunk common roast chicken myths! Discover the simple Viennese secret for guaranteed juicy meat & crispy skin – a method Freud would envy.

Vienna Woods Vineyard Heuriger with Scenic View (Reclaiming Heimat) #Kahlenberg
Freud & Food/Restaurants & Bars

Vienna Woods’ Vineyard Heuriger: Kahlenberg Scenic Views & Gemütlichkeit

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 2 Comments

Follow Freud on Kahlenberg Hill! Discover breathtaking vineyard panoramas, savor the year's new wine, & learn how to easily reach this iconic Viennese gem.

Classic Viennese Apple Strudel – The Secrets to Easy, Crispy Wiener Strudel and its Innuendos (recipe & video) #apfelstrudel
Desserts & Pastries/Freud & Food/Vegan

Classic Viennese Apple Strudel: Easy Secrets for Crispy Perfection & Its Playful Wordplay (Vegan Wiener Strudel Recipe)

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 5 Comments

Discover Apfelstrudel's hilarious Viennese innuendos, Freudian dreams, & rich symbolism. A simplified method brings this classic to your kitchen.

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