Last week, I had the pleasure of attending a Hadassah dinner, honoring a dear friend (and former Jewish Star columnist), Miriam Bradman Abrahams … more

I had never been much of a rugelach baker until this recipe. While I gravitated toward challah and babka, I always found store-bought rugelach to be a bit bland and disappointing. But to my great … more

When Susie Fishbein wrote her first “Kosher By Design” cookbook nearly 15 years ago, she saw an opening in the market for a book in the style of mainstream cooks like Ina Garten … more

I must have been about 6 or 7 years old, and eye level to my grandmother’s stove. I saw these white, round things frying up in oil. What I vividly remember was the distinct hole on the edge of … more

You have heard of the wandering Jew, but have you heard of the wandering Jewish cookie? As Jews move from country to country, they pick up recipes, spices, and dishes along the way. Sometimes, … more

When I think of vacations, I’m reminded of Jackie Mason’s routine about Jewish people and our vacations at exclusive beaches, on exotic islands that we never heard of before (and … more

Plans by Brooklyn’s KRM/Moisha’s discount supermarket to buy the shuttered Brach’s store in Lawrence have collapsed, and now Gourmet Glatt is in the market for the expansive space … more

It’s time to get serious about cooking for the holiday. At the same time, school is starting, summer is ending and we really want to get those Labor Day barbecues in. And don’t forget … more

A few weeks ago, my husband Jerry and I left for a cruise to the Eastern Caribbean. One day, as we perused the calendar of activities, Jerry noticed something called “circus school,” … more

Last summer my family and I relocated from New York to Israel, a pretty hot country with an affinity for minty beverages. Tea with spearmint is a Middle Eastern staple, and “limonana,” … more