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 perfume of chicken or meat sizzling away and the sweet smell of g... See 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. But there is also an association with dairy foods for a very... See 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 while we all think of chicken soup to start a festive or ... See more
I love lemons! They remind me of the summer that soon will come and, certainly, of spring’s fresh, clean, air. I love the sweet tart taste and sunny color of the yellow fruit. I am sure that I first fell in love with lemons as a child when I had my first ... See more
We no longer eat the way my grandmother cooked. No gribenes, no schmaltz, maybe no chopped liver. And we certainly do not serve the dozens of dishes that she served every Pesach. I remember lots of things from those years, including fish swimming in ice c... See more
