At some point over lunch on Shabbat, the story of my husband Jerry’s first car accident came up. My sister-in-law, Shirley, while trying to catch her breath, because she was laughing so hard, turned to me and said “this is you’re article for next week’s paper.” And so it is.... more

Last month, my daughter’s car lease was up. So we began researching cars that were safe, reasonably priced and of course “cool.” In my days, we drove whatever car was available. In 1980, I was thrilled to get the 1970 Bonneville that belonged to my uncle Morris, a”h. That car was the size of a small yacht. I think it had more room inside than some Manhattan apartments. It got me to where I had to go and I was thankful for it. more

Jerry has wonderful memories of davening on yomim tovim with his father in Rabbi Landau’s shetible in Flatbush. His father loved the timeless melodic nusach of the davening, and he sang … more

While a guest at Rabbi Berel Wein and Rebbetzin Jackie Wein, A”H for Shavuot in 1985, I had the pleasure of enjoying the most delicious homemade challah. more

For one Cincinnati native who has relocated to Long Island, the upcoming Purim holiday and the fall High Holiday season trump Chanukah as perfect opportunities for gift-giving. David Frankel, now … more

Anytime is a good time for a great new cookbook. True, Mother’s Day has passed, but if you missed a gift, or are feeling like you need another one, this new cookbook … more

How many people will be coming to your Seder who have food issues, from gluten sensitivity to outright allergies? Allergy and sensitivity issues are becoming more and more commonplace and require a … more

Hot! Hot! Hot! The weather is doing what it does in the summer. It heats up, the humidity rises and the air stops moving. Stale and hot. If you can get to the beach, go. If you have air conditioning, … more

After meeting Jack Silberstein last week in his Brooklyn office and cooking his wonderful Beef Merguez Sausages, I’d like the share my findings. First I sautéed the sausages in a … more

By mid-summer, I’m looking for ways to use up all the summer squash that is inevitably overgrowing in my garden. Making a baba ganoush-like dip with zucchini is my favorite way to use up this … more