Studies have shown that we are hard-wired to form memories around food. Often, indelible memories connected to food may be the strongest memories we have. It is why recipes are handed down through … more

For $29.99, Oh! Nuts sells a kosher, pareve “Dubai chocolate bar,” a “luxurious confection that blends rich tradition with modern indulgence.” Two North Miami Beach sellers, … more

Purim commemorates the survival of the Jewish people, marked for death by their Persian rulers in the fifth century BC. In the face of destruction and an evil plot, Jews not only survived but went on … more

I know it is not even Purim yet, but, as I get a bit older, I find that the sooner I begin to plan, the better and more smoothly things will run. So I am already starting to reduce the chametz … more

Let the good times roll! In New Orleans, that would be Mardi Gras, a citywide carnival celebration that spans three riotous months beginning on Jan. 6 and culminates with Mardi Gras (or “Fat … more

Purim is near, arriving Thursday evening, March 13. It is an early sign of spring, time to bake a lot and begin to use up the flour and other chametz … 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 we … more

Chocoholics get ready to celebrate. What we have known for years is now known to the rest of the world — chocolate is good for you! “Theobroma cacao,” the scientific name for … more

Chicken soup is a Jewish tradition and a time-honored panacea for whatever ails you. But there’s so much more that can be on the menu, especially during the cold-weather months. Look no … more

I was about 6 or so and off to Sunday school to celebrate Tu B’Shevat, which begins this year on the evening of Feb. 12. I learned that this holiday was a birthday party (for trees!). Ok. Well, … more