When Stephanie Munster posted this teaser photo on her FB timeline, I got really excited. Farfel was always a staple in the poor Jewish Ashkenaz communities of Poland, Russia and most other eastern European countries which was home for Jews Read more…
Purim is one of the most important dates in the Jewish calendar. It falls on the 14th of Adar – Monday night and Tuesday March 6/7, 2023 (15th of Adar in Jerusalem). For those of you who are unfamiliar with Read more…
Eggplant Pizza???!!! This is a healthy snack or a meal that everyone will love, especially the kids! Plus it’s gluten free! So you can make it during Passover. Here’s a fun video version … but full recipe for this Eggplant Read more…
While it is still winter everyone seems to love a good hearty soup. Here’s a split pea soup that I really love and is sure to please your crowd. It’s simple to make and tastes really elegant. The secret is Read more…
Supporting the “Cause” – Are there lessons from the Golden Calf episode that we can apply to the Truckers Convoy? WARNING: I’m not comparing the Golden Calf worshipers to the Truckers.. read to the end. This week’s Torah Portion, Ki Read more…
We like to have baked salmon for our lunch-time meal on Shabbat. And almost always, we make too much because we’ve filled ourselves on the Challah, hummus and other salads before the main course. So what to do with the Read more…
A while ago, on the spur of the moment we decided to make a trip to Jerusalem. When my daughter heard we were coming she invited us to join her family for dinner. So sweet! And she made one of Read more…
The ‘best’ lasagna recipes combine layers of meat sauce, pasta and cheese. This presents a problem for people who are trying to keep Kosher. We don’t mix dairy products and meat products in one recipe. One way around this is Read more…
My father was born in Amsterdam, and as a little boy I remember infrequently getting chocolate hagelslaag sandwiches which were a Dutch tradition. The other kids could not believe my mother actually lathered the bread with butter and filled up Read more…
The following is excerpted from an article in WebMD by Denise Mann Swap Unhealthy Fats for Extra Virgin Olive Oil Swapping out artery-clogging fats in your diet for heart-healthy olive oil may add years to your life, researchers say. Folks Read more…
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