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Will You “Bee” My Honey?

by Norene Gilletz | August 24, 2012 in Recipes

Rosh Hashanah is associated with honey, symbolizing sweetness for the coming New Year. Honey cake and carrot tzimmes are traditional staples, but below are some recipes that will add special sweetness… Read more

Simanim–Sign Me Up for a Sweet, Healthy New Year!

by Norene Gilletz | August 11, 2012 in Recipes

Rosh Hashanah is usually associated with apples and honey, symbolizing sweetness for the coming New Year. In our family, honey cake, apple cake or strudel and a carrot tzimmes sweetened with honey are… Read more

Food for Travel: Never Leave Home Without It!

by Norene Gilletz | July 8, 2012 in Recipes

Planes, trains or automobiles—no matter which mode of transportation you choose, it can be somewhat of a challenge to ensure that you’ll have kosher food while traveling and upon arriving at your… Read more

Keeping it Cool

by Norene Gilletz | July 3, 2012 in Food

Ginger Pickled Salmon or Halibut Makes 8 servings 2 1/2 pounds Atlantic salmon fillets or halibut steaks (about 8 slices) 1 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 cups white vinegar or rice vinegar 1/2 cup brown sugar,… Read more

Summertime–and the Salads are Easy!

by Norene Gilletz | July 1, 2012 in Recipes

Chef’s Secrets for Super Salads I Be Leaf: Experiment with different varieties of salad greens. Try arugula (rocket), bibb, Boston, endive, leafy field greens (mesclun), radicchio, romaine, spinach or… Read more

Sumptuous Summer Fare

by Helen Nash | June 15, 2012 in Recipes

When most people think of summer, they think of cold soups and barbecues. Here are some of my favorite summer recipes, most of which don’t require much cooking. Gazpacho 10 servings Perfect for the… Read more

Summertime Specialties

by Helen Nash | June 1, 2012 in Recipes

With the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, I am always inspired to try out new recipes during summer. I hope you will be, too! Salmon Tartar 6 appetizer servings I like to… Read more

Breaking the Fast with a Fast Trip Across the Street, Chicago Style

by Norene Gilletz | September 12, 2011 in Recipes

You think you have a big crowd coming to your house to break the Yom Kippur fast? Not compared to my friend Marsha, you don’t. This September, Marsha and her husband, Brian, along with another couple,… Read more

The Super Mashgiach: Rabbi Chaim Goldzweig

by Bayla Sheva Brenner | May 26, 2011 in Kashrut

Rabbi Chaim Goldzweig Photo: Joe Kus at the Chicago Jewish News Before PCs, iPads and iPods, there was Rabbi Chaim Goldzweig. An Orthodox Union rabbinic field representative who recently marked his… Read more

Gather Around The Grill

by Norene Gilletz | May 13, 2010 in Recipes

The incredible aroma of food cooking on the grill is a sure-fire way to spark your appetite. Here are some ways to sneak some nutrition onto the plate the next time everyone gathers around the grill. Read more

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