I try to be a good grandma (aka Savta) and while I’m sure I fall short at times, at other times I know I’ve done good. DH decided over 3 years ago to visit (with me, of course) each and every family, every week, to learn together with the kids starting with the eldest (bar […]
I love the taste and mouthfeel of brisket. It is a classic for Rosh Hashana, holidays in general and Shabbat. It is an impressive main course to present to family, friends and pretty much anyone. This particular recipe also works beautifully for Passover, so you really can’t go wrong. I have played around with a […]
Ahh brownies. They are one of the most basic food groups in life. And wars you say? Yes, I keep expecting people to pop up in chain mail with swords in hand and I promise you, I would join the fight. There is a brownie and there is NOT a brownie. To me a brownie […]
I am a big fan of pargiot, also known as skinless, boneless chicken thighs for many reasons, not least of which is speed of preparation. When you need a fast and delish meal, they are a go-to even faster than fish if you cook them in this method. I often sauce them but DH has […]
As someone who always is patchka-ing (fussing) in the kitchen, I’ve tried many many recipes for good wholegrain or multigrain breads. Some have been epic fails which you choke down and I have even tossed some of them and yes, felt guilty. The problem is finding that happy medium between hearty and weighs a ton […]
DH and I have for the last three years or so, developed a routine of visiting each of our kids/grandkids once a week. It’s been amazing and has deepened all our relationships. I mention this since two sets of kids live in the same area and since we visit on a Friday, I often get […]
This past Thursday DH and I came home from work and were just tired and needed some old fashioned comfort food. And then I realized everything in the house I could prepare was frozen like a block of ice. Sigh. Defrost in microwave? You half cook the product. So, I’ve learned I can defrost things […]
Aside from Passover recipes which don’t use regular flour (and I don’t care for matzo meal in recipes, it tastes like a combo of sawdust and cardboard to me) I don’t often prepare gluten free items except when I know my nieces and nephew are going to be dining with me who are either gluten […]
So our family has been on a roller coaster ride of emotions lately. My beloved father in law passed away, and albeit at the ripe old age of 99, that finality is something that hits you in the heart and takes time to absorb. Then a joyous event, our niece had a baby boy during […]