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A tall glass jar filled with clear, vibrant golden vegan Jewish broth (Goldena Yoich), surrounded by fresh ingredients: a halved head of garlic, sliced yellow onion, carrots, celery stalks, and a bundle of fresh dill, set against a dark background.
Soups & Stews/Vegan

Vegan Jewish “Chicken” Broth For Your Comforting Golden Not-So-Chicken Soup (The Jewish Penicillin “Goldena Yoich” Reimagined)

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 0 Comment

The Jewish penicillin using umami layering & the alchemy of kavanah—without the chicken. Bridge the lipid gap with a robust, allium-heavy, viscous broth.

Macro shot of a triangular vegan hamantasch with a sharp, pale shortcrust edges and a dark, concentrated poppy seed filling, dusted with powdered sugar on a wire cooling rack.
Desserts & Pastries/Vegan

Old-Vienna Hamantaschen: A Recipe and the Problem of Eating the Enemy. Purim, Power, and the Limits of Catharsis (Vegan)

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 2 Comments

A rich poppy-filled pastry becomes a lens on Purim, exploring the uneasy mix of survival, ritualized rage, and ethical responsibility toward all living beings.

The finished soup: tender savoy cabbage ribbons, white beans, carrots, and fresh parsley in a rich tomato-paprika broth.
Soups & Stews/Vegan/Vegan Mains

Savoy Cabbage Soup: “Kol MeVaser” (קול מבשר) from Hoshanah Rabbah at the End of Sukkot to the Messianic Recipe of German-Speaking Jewry

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 4 Comments

A humble naturally vegan soup turned into a festive feast, entwined with reflections on wordplay, tradition, and Messianic longing in Jewish life.

Appetizers/Vegan

Vegan Rosh Hashanah Symbolic Foods (“Simanim”): Plant-Based Jewish New Year Omens

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 6 Comments

Traditional Jewish New Year ritual foods reimagined for modern plant-based kitchens. Includes symbolic meanings, Hebrew wordplay explanations, and vegan subs.

Desserts & Pastries/Vegan

Vegan “Lekach” (Jewish Honey Cake): Date-Sweetened Tradition from Vienna. The Politics of Jewish Food

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 2 Comments

This isn't just a recipe. It's a sweet lesson in history, a journey back to the ancient sweetness of dates, and a modern act of ethical courage.

Soups & Stews/Vegan/Vegan Mains

Hearty Vegan Goulash with Soy Curls: The Authentic and Comforting Paprika Stew, Reimagined for Shabbat and Sukkot

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 0 Comment

This authentic goulash captures the spirit of Jewish Vienna with a plant-based twist. Discover how to create a rich, comforting, vegan paprika stew!

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.

wild strawberries
All Recipes/Vegan

A Personal Journey: Health, Tradition, and the Future of Jewish Viennese Food

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 10 Comments

After a major health transformation to WFPB SOS-free, I'm navigating balancing my beloved Jewish Viennese food heritage with wellness. Join the conversation!

Caramelized cabbage and noodles (Krautfleckerln)
Desserts & Pastries/Pasta dishes/Side dishes/Vegan/Vegan Mains

“Krautfleckerln,” Cabbage & Noodles from Vienna: Friedrich Kantor-Berg’s (aka Torberg) Famous Character Tante Jolesch and Her Legendary Dish, of Which There Was Never Enough! (Fried Cabbage Pasta Recipe)

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 10 Comments

Aunt Jolesch's famous Jewish comfort food: Get the authentic recipe for slow-caramelized cabbage & pasta, revealing its rich Viennese culinary history.

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.

Linzer torte with Jewish star of David lattice
Desserts & Pastries

Linzer Torte & Cookies, Jewish Classics Straight from Vienna’s Pastry Shops and Coffeehouses! (Recipes)

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 2 Comments

Bake Linzer Torte Cake & Cookies, a historic Viennese Jewish classic! Get the recipe for nutty, jam-filled delights, this beloved coffeehouse legacy.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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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