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State, city budget director
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10 Triple coconut cake a
tasty pareve treat.

20 Jackie Hoffman tells the tale of
an Emmy nomination.

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Miriam’s Advice Well
PURIM OPT-OUT A POSSIBILITY?
A reader writes that she isn’t up for
the “forced happiness of Purim this
year” and wonders if she can opt
out of celebrating. Miriam responds
that opting out is always an option,
although there’s always the chance the
holiday could cheer her up, too. From
dating to parenting, Miriam welcomes all questions. Email yours to
news@jewishexponent.com and put “Advice Well Question” in the
subject line.

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Philacatessen ERICA PAIS’ CARDAMOM
BLONDIES Food columnist Keri White
shares a recipe for cardamom
blondies provided by baker
Erica Pais, who was featured in
the Feb. 18 Jewish Exponent. The
blondies deliver butterscotch
flavor, while cardamom and cinnamon add a somewhat exotic
element. Read Philacatessen, her online blog, for the recipe.

And check Philacatessen regularly for food content not normally
found in the printed edition.

jewishexponent.com/2021/02/22/erica-pais-cardamom- blondies/
Photo by Keri White
Columns
Kvetch ’n’ Kvell
Ranks Wills Surgery Center of the Northeast
Best Ambulatory Surgical Center in Pennsylvania.

Many thanks to the entire Northeast staff
who care for and protect our patients, and each another.

You’re the best!
Wills Surgery Center Of Northeast,
8400 Roosevelt Blvd Ste A, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 332-7500
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