Having been writing this column weekly since December 2011, I had gone through all of the humorous escapades of my husband Jerry. And then it happened … and this is how it unfolded. On the … more

A new film airing this weekend explores the rich history of Jewish food and its cultural impact on the community. “Hugs and Knishes: A Celebration of Our Jewish Foods and … more

My grandmother had a kugel for every occasion. It seemed that she never went anywhere without a kugel. Every time she arrived with a kugel, my dad would quip, “Have Kugel, Will … more

Israeli couscous, known in Israel as ptitim, which means “flakes” in Hebrew, is a pearl-shaped, pasta-like product with a delicious toasted wheat flavor. It was invented in Israel’s … more

Here is a comforting yet elevated version of the traditional Shabbat dish. In this case, because of preparation requirements, it’s not designed for Shabbat dining. Ingredients: 1 cup … more

If you love pickles, you might be left with jars and jars of leftover pickle juice. Before you throw out that brine, there are actually so many ways to use it. While you can definitely make a good … more

Being way past deadline (as usual) for this week’s column, I was frustrated as not only was I late, I couldn’t come up with a topic to write about. Total writer’s block. And as hard as it is to come up with ideas for my column, it’s even harder to correlate them to the recipe, as you have probably noticed in the past, or you will certainly notice this week. So last night, while sitting at my computer, which by the way is from the Dark Ages, or so my kids tell me, I was close to calling my editor and admitting defeat, when while eating the fifth snack in the span of 20 minutes, I started to choke. Seems the almond I swallowed had different plans than the norm. Being home alone, I panicked a bit, but all ended well. I was a little shaken, but I had an idea for this week’s column.N more

Koshary, an Egyptian specialty, is one of the best vegetarian dishes I have ever tasted. It’s a street food, sold everywhere you look, including carts and … more

Type 2 diabetes is on the rise. The reasons are numerous; some experts say that high fructose corn syrup is to blame, others that statin drugs have caused a spike, most say that the food choices … more

Israelis love their barbecue. They do it on the beach. They do it on their hikes. They grill whenever and wherever possible — empty parking lot? Let’s do it! When that smoky aroma fills … more