Ronnie Fein
Ronnie Fein gave up a fast-track, high-pay job as an associate at a major Wall Street law firm to become a freelance food and lifestyle writer. Over the years she has written for the food sections of daily newspapers including Newsday, The Connecticut Post, Stamford Advocate and Greenwich Time, and for numerous publications including the New Jewish Voice, Connecticut Bride, Connecticut Magazine, Jewish Woman Magazine, Westport and Greenwich Magazines, Consumer’s Digest, New Canaan Advertiser and others. She writes for on-line sites including The Jewish Week and JoyOfKosher. Ronnie is also author of four cookbooks: The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Cooking Basics, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to American Cooking, Hip Kosher, and The Modern Kosher Kitchen. She was also a contributing editor to The New Cook’s Catalogue, the 25th anniversary edition of the James Beard original.
Articles by Ronnie Fein
This Retro Stewed Fruit Recipe Deserves a Comeback
This sweet and cozy dish is part of a grandmother's legacy. But don't call it Bubbe food.
Salmon Patties Are a Surprisingly Jewish Comfort Food
And we think it's time they make a comeback.
You Can Thank This Jewish American Philanthropist for Pasteurized Milk
Nathan Strauss fought tirelessly to save the lives of children in America.
This is Not the Hanukkah for Baked Latkes or Low-Fat Sour Cream
Vegetable or oven-baked latkes just won't cut it.
It’s Not Hanukkah at My House Without Cheese Latkes
Hanukkah's dairy tradition dates back thousands of years.
This Romanian Jewish Polenta Is the Ultimate Comfort Food
Mamaliga deserves a top spot in the Ashkenazi culinary canon.
A Love Letter to Salami and Eggs
It's time to bring back this old school Jewish favorite!
Baba Au Rhum: Babka’s Fancy French Cousin
Babka's culinary roots may surprise you.
How Horseradish Became a Passover Staple
The history of this spicy holiday condiment.