So I think I’ve mentioned that DH and I love to travel and every summer we head out, generally in the direction of some alpine place to clamber amongst mountains and streams and forests. Yes, yes, I have walking sticks and proper hiking shoes but don’t get excited, I’m no fearless rock climber. I’m a […]
I confess, as a child growing up, my mom, not a big baker, was not someone who would’ve ever made biscuits, but beyond that, biscuits were what you saw on television, not something you or your friends ate. You saw them in family shows, or people eating them in diners or in Southern cuisine. Your […]
I like sole primarily because it’s a fish which is mild and delicate in flavor so that even those who are not big fish fans tend to enjoy it and it can be easily stuffed. I find when you stuff sole, it remains moist even when you heat it on a warmer for Shabbat or […]
I know that people say you can make a terrific babka out of challah dough and it’s true that you can make a nice yeast cake that way, but it’s not a babka. It is a reasonable facsimile thereof. Babka is a lot of work, I won’t lie. It’s a compliment to your family or […]
Many years ago, I went through an intense health food period. This lasted a few years but certain things stuck with me for a long time. One of them was brown rice as opposed to white rice. A little vignette to elucidate how serious this was at the time, my twin daughters, about 9 or […]
By now, you know I’m an eggplant fan. It’s versatile and delish and I have over the years developed a number of recipes that are yummy but this quick recipe is a lovely dairy meal waiting to happen especially as we approach the nine days. The very first time I tasted this dish, it was […]
I’m always looking to add to my repertoire of salads. Not only are they good for you, they enhance your meal with a note of brightness and light up your mouth. I am a big fan of fresh cauliflower and broccoli, they deliver a combo punch of crunch and tenderness when cooked properly. It’s important […]
You know how after Shabbat your leftover challah just doesn’t seem to do it for you? Or like when we took our granddaughters Maayan and Tamar away (it was their turn this year) and Tamar didn’t want to eat her baguette which she took for lunch from the breakfast room? Well lemme tell you that […]
I have been very blessed, thank G-d, in my in-laws thus far and am thrilled to say that the new set are equally wonderful to my already existing ones. Rivky and Moishe are wonderful people and I am grateful for this. At the engagement party, I spied a really yummy looking rugelach with powdered sugar […]