My husband Jerry and I have been invited to twelve weddings this summer. As of today we have attended seven.  Seven outfits, pairs of shoes and evening bags. Hair, makeup and — oh, yes … more

As we broke fast this year, my family commented on the light meal I was serving and wanted to know where was the kugel and the salmon mousse and the cranberry walnut cake and bagels and lox and … more

Let’s face it: There’s just something wonderfully soothing about seeing a steaming bowl of matzah ball soup with its pillowy-plump dumplings swimming in a bath of golden broth. This … more

According to a Pew Report, almost 70 percent American Jews — secular as well as observant — attend a Seder to read the Haggadah … more

Yesterday I accompanied my daughter for a bridal gown fitting. It was her third appointment; during it, she tried on the muslin. A muslin, made from inexpensive fabric, is used to test the … more

Who says latkes are just for Canukkah? Well, it’s not me. And summer is a great time try using seasonal produce to make some crispy, delicious latkes. I recently fried up some fresh corn and … more

Jerry has always had a strong sense… more

February is national chocolate month. While Ashkenazic Jews came to chocolate a bit late, Sephardic Jews enjoyed it for centuries. My grandmothers never used chocolate in … more

The Nosher via JTA Have you ever tried dessert hummus? That’s right — a sweet hummus.  No, it’s not exactly traditional, but it is as simple as making classic hummus. … more

Pho (pronounced fuh) is a traditional Vietnamese soup that was popularized around the world by refugees fleeing the Vietnam War and its aftermath. Pho Ga is the chicken noodle variety.  For … more