Break-fasts of my youth in Boston were spent in decidedly un-kosher establishments. As soon as the shofar sounded, we took off for one of two non-kosher Chinese restaurants in the town … more

Many years ago, while sitting on the beach, I prepared my Rosh Hashanah invitation list and made my calls. Almost no one was available. It seemed that everyone was either going away or hosting. I had … more

Soon, as sunset travels hour by hour around the globe, more and more Jews will begin to celebrate Rosh Hashana. From the time I realized how the time zones work, I have always been fascinated by the … more

I am writing this from the Sunshine State after spending a delightful month with my daughter, her husband and three sons. What a joy to watch the boys swim and explore nature and try new foods in the … more

I loved having my kids home in the summer. It was the perfect time to get them involved in the kitchen and get them interested in food — from growing it in the garden to preparing it in the … more

I recently had dinner in an Italian restaurant that makes these amazing little garlic knots. They are crispy on the outside and fluffy soft on the inside — the kind of bread that pulls apart in … more

For most of my childhood, my dad grilled on a black enameled round grill. He filled it with charcoal, sprayed it with lighter fluid, let it sit for several minutes and then ignited the coals. I can … more

It is Memorial Day weekend, time to take the barbecues out of hiding, cleaned and scrubbed and readied for the summer months of outdoor eating. I love grilling. I love the smoky flavors the … more

We all know that Shavuot is about eating rich cheesecake and delicious dairy meals and dairy foods. We all know that this is because of the holiday’s association with the land of milk and honey. … more

Soups are perfect starters for any meal, holiday or otherwise. Some can even be a complete meal for a hurried spring evening when people are rushing to get to sports events, meetings, and more. And … more