We may celebrate the Fourth of July with delectable BBQ’s, attend fireworks displays, head for the beach, picnics or the pool — but how many of us know the facts from the … more

Each new year brings with it lots of food trends. Some of the hottest trends of 2017 were surprising — like charcoal-based foods, including ice cream, and, one of the hottest trends, … more

Challah is a Sabbath and holiday staple. It is so important to the Sabbath ritual, that if a family cannot afford both wine and challah, the challah is considered the more important. Perhaps this … more

There’s something to be said for a restaurant that gives the patron a particular feeling. Many restaurants never accomplish that feat and most that do aren’t able to pull it off … more

On Facebook last week, I noticed a post by someone I wasn’t friends with, but who’s name sounded vaguely familiar. Leslie Kellner: I knew that name from somewhere but couldn’t quite … more

•Always use fresh active yeast •Make sure the liquid you use is between 99 and 110 degrees. If the water is too cold, the yeast will be sluggish and will not fully rise. If it is too … more

I love summer. I live for summer! As a kid, I kept a calendar on which I heavily crossed out the days of June. I put a huge heart around the last day of school and another, bigger one, around … more

I figured I would compare it to the Freeze Bowl between the Bengals and the Chargers, when Jerry, “I’ve got it, you’ll knock it out of the park with this one: Sid Luckman.” more

Don’t you dare call them Jewish sticky buns. This rolled pastry laced with sugar, raisins, and ground nuts — named schnecken for its spiral shape (schnecken is German for … more

As long as I can remember, I’ve always loved to be creative When I was younger and played with play dough, I didn’t just mold the dough into shapes of cakes and cookies; instead, I placed them on my kitchen window and my “bakery” was open for business. more