Corn Fritters (Latkes)

It’s not surprising that Corn Latkes (Fritters) are not a traditional European Jewish dish. Maize (Corn) only arrived in Europe in 1493 after Columbus and other Spanish explorers brought it back from the “New World” – most likely Colombia. What is fascinating is that the explorers didn’t bring potatoes back Read more…

“Oriental Style” Rice Dish

We have been sprouting mung beans, lentils and chick peas for a while. It brings out the nutrients and makes them more digestible. Usually we stop the sprouting process after they send out the first tiny roots. Recently a neighbor gave us her automatic sprouting machine which she was no Read more…