Latif Jiji looks over this year’s crop at Chateau Latif with an expression of satisfaction. If you’ve never heard of Chateau Latif, you’re not alone. It’s not from the … more

I love Shabbat. I love the routine and the majesty that heralds a time of rest after a busy week. I especially love Shabbat in the winter. And, even though I absolutely do not like the cold, … more

Pesach, ahhh so many memories. I loved helping my mom clean the house, line the cabinets with shelving paper and the counters with contact paper (I'll have you know there was not one air bubble left on the contact paper when I was finished with it!). more

This past week, unless you were out of the country and even then, you would have heard all about the “bomb cyclone” storm. Bombogenesis is the technical term, bomb cyclone is the … more

The term “clean eating” came into the American consciousness in the 1960s. The country was enduring a huge cultural revolution that saw the passage of the Civil Rights Bill, the push for … more

Ever have a phone conversation with your cable company, SiriusXM provider, your wireless carrier? The other night I had two out of three. I don’t mind paying fees if I miss a payment date, … more

The main dish of a Rosh Hashana meal is often beautiful to look at and delicious to eat. People think about the main dish for days and try to decide what to make. Meat? Chicken? Fish? All THREE? … more

Lag B’Omer will be especially joyful this year as many of us, feeling a modicum of protection afforded by the vaccines, will finally be together, at least in smaller safe gatherings. For … more

Thanksgiving, to me as a kid growing up, meant a day or two off from school, getting bundled and attending the Thanksgiving day parade and getting together with family and friends to stuff ourselves and give thanks for all that we had. more

I’ve been baking challah for about 34 years. I added honey, margarine, sugar and cinnamon, way before it was in vogue. I always wanted to find a recipe I loved for a water challah … more