I make this delicious apple crumb cake throughout the whole Minnesota apple season, it’s one of my favorite autumnal treats. Chock-full of apples, it’s super moist, fruit-forward and … more

Rosh Hashana, which begins this Friday evening, is one of my favorite holidays, with meals steeped in tradition and symbolism. Childhood memories of sweet, finger-licking ingredients such as … more

There’s nothing more comforting than a slice of babka and a glass of milk to break a long fast. In my family, it’s pretty much all we eat. But I don’t always make babka, and I do … more

A savory kosher gelato flavor has cause to rejoice — in line with its name that plays off the Hebrew folk song “Hava Nagila.” Noi Due Gelato’s “Halva Nagila” … more

Purim, it’s that time of year again. The most festive, feel good holiday of the year, with drink till you drop, feast till you’re stuffed and over the top partying while masquerading. And it’s the only holiday that will continue to be celebrated after Mashiach comes. more

Although it’s been seven years since my youngest has been to sleep away camp, the middle of June always evokes nightmares of “trunk packing.” As the middle of June arrives, I have to remind myself that I don’t have to go through that anymore. Come on, you all know what I’m talking about. Buying, labeling, folding and then the hard part, fitting it all into an oversized trunk and duffle bag. more

Although I woke up to heavily falling snow, and it still feels like winter, Pesach is actually less than two weeks away. It’s crunch time … pun intended. more

I was going to write this week’s column about Sukkot, but my plans were derailed on Yom Kipper. more

This week, we got our sukkahs out of hiding, bought our lulavim and etrogim and those new Yom Tov fall/winter outfits (clothes that we won’t be able to wear yet, although we’ll certainly spot one or two women suffering through the heat in their suede or fur trimmed suits, all in the name of fashion … come on, you’ve been there once or twice). And then there is the planning for not one, but two, three-day Yomim Tovim. And we will eat, till it’s time to eat again — all six meals, all three days, both Yomim Tovim. more

First, apologies to my husband Jerry and my daughter Jordana, who I inadvertently left out in my shout outs last week, when thanking everyone for helping me while I was helpless with a broken rib. They both went above and beyond and it was greatly appreciated. Of course, there were times when Jerry was a bit “un” helpful. more