We do and we have for thousands of years. That's right, the sesame seed is the oldest cultivated oilseed crop and its applications are vast and varied. But we, at the Jewish Food Lab, are only really concerned about its culinary contributions and we have two very special guests coming to give you an earful, and mouthful, of all things sesame. Please join us for this incredible and one time opportunity to meet, listen to, and watch two culinary forces.
Eden Grinshpan: Chef and author with her new book Tahini Baby!. You know her from her culinary travel show, website and Instagram account, all named: Eden Eats and her 1st book Eating Out Loud. Among other television shows, she also hosted and judged Top Chef Canada. Tahini Baby! is an irresistible celebration of Middle Eastern- and Mediterranean-inspired recipes that just happen to be vegetarian. From noshes and breakfast, to hot new sides and boss veg, condiments, dips, and pickles that add pops of flavor, these dishes will bring ease and next-level tastiness to any and every meal.
Rachel Simons: Co-founder of SEED + MILL - you know, the most delectable tahini and halva, and more! Rachel is launching her 1st book Sesame which celebrates the evolution, history, and diversity of this classic ingredient. Whether it’s in the form of a seed, tahini, sesame oil, or halva (a delicate, fudge-like candy made from sesame paste), readers will learn to incorporate sesame in 80+ traditional and modern global recipes. Sesame is a loving culinary tribute to the sesame seed: how it transformed dishes, how it has been translated by different culinary cultures, and how it has tied people and places together through generations.
Time to make room on your signed cookbook shelf - two slots this time! You don't want to miss this double feature book launch talk, demo, tasting and book signing.
Rachel will be hosting a SEED + MILL pop-up at this event. So if halva is on your grocery list, and I think it will be after this, we've got you covered.
Admission with or without a signed book
$25 General Admission per person - includes conversation, demo, and tasting.
$35 signed copy of Tahini Baby!
$26 signed copy of Sesame
All registrants will receive
A squeeze bottle of SEED + MILL Organic Tahini (a $10 value)
A discount code for the upcoming May 4 event - Challah If You’re Hungry: A Hands-On Challah Workshop with OMG! Yummy’s Beth Lee
The Jewish Food Lab at Wilshire Boulevard Temple is dedicated to celebrating the tastes and traditions of global Jewish food and culture. Grounded in the richness of Jewish experience and history, the Jewish Food Lab strives to create educational and experiential opportunities for all the senses. We are excited for the Jewish Food Lab to become one of the cornerstones of community outreach and programming at Wilshire Boulevard Temple and in LA!
Date & Time
Sun, Apr 27, 2025 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Venue Details
Wilshire Boulevard Temple
3663 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90010
Wilshire Boulevard Temple - Los Angeles
Celebrating 162 years in Los Angeles and one of America’s most highly respected congregations, Wilshire Boulevard Temple has been serving the Los Angeles Jewish community since its founding in 1862 as Congregation B’nai B'rith, the city’s first synagogue. Today, Wilshire Boulevard Temple carries out the mission through a variety of ways, as a center for Jewish spirituality and celebration, a place for lifelong learning and friendship and home to an engaged congregation where every person can make a difference.
