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 […]
This chicken dish is as beautiful as it is tasty. As I mentioned, I had some wonderful quality time with my girlfriends Paulette and Estrella and we also had wonderful meals at Paulette and Doug. Friday night, Paulette outdid herself and made a main course I particularly fell in love with which she served us […]
Generally speaking, my son Netanel is a straightforward young man and when he expresses himself, he is direct, in a good way. Once in a while, however, he can be clever and somewhat manipulative, but in a good way. 🙂 What I mean is, he called me at the office and nudged me several times […]
In our travels, we’ve met a lovely fellow who is a cook for friends of ours whom we appreciate very much. Miguel served us a delicious vegetable soup which tasted like it was creamed but when I asked for the recipe, he graciously explained how he made it but I realized, there were instructions missing […]