What does food mean in terms of bringing us together?

Doug Emhoff: It brings back who I am, as a Jew, how I relate to my own Jewish culture and identity. So much of it is around this city, and this kind of food, and this kind of enviroment. And it’s not a bunch of Jewish people in here, this is a cross section of this incredible city. And writ large, when I travel the country, doing events, really trying to bring people together and fight hate, so much of it is around food…it is the universal thing that we share.

What is your favorite Jewish food?

Doug Emhoff: The pastrami, the kuegel, the matzah brei…my mom we love dearly, but was not a great cook. But she could make certain things, like matzo brie. But I’m a bagels and lox guy, I’m like a connoisseur. And constantly in search of the perfect bagel.

Thank you for your time

Doug Emhoff: Thank you for using your voice in the way you do, and celebrating being Jewish, and showing the joy of being Jewish. I mentioned it at the White House, I mention this anywhere I go, even these times that feel so dark and heavy, it’s still all about joy.

PODCASTS

Happy Endings is one of my favorite shows ever, and two of the stars, Adam Pally and Casey Wilson have launched a podcast diving into the show! Happy Endings Podcast

MOVIES

I am slowing building my Criterion Collection, and this week I picked up and watched a film noir classic Double Indemnity

YOUTUBE

The LA Times Food youtube is one of my favorite subs! Their deepdives are always so informative, fun, and a little weird. This week Jenn Harris digs into the LA Ube Craze!