John Cooper | Jewish Viennese Food

Viennese "Vanilla" Steak Vienna's Garlic Steak with 18 cloves of garlic gravy

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.

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.