Fireworks! Parades! Barbecues! And Apple Pie…
Celebrating the Fourth of July with any of the above is as American as apple pie. But is our beloved classic dessert really American, I wonder?
Read entire article >Celebrating the Fourth of July with any of the above is as American as apple pie. But is our beloved classic dessert really American, I wonder?
Read entire article >I have asked you several questions previously and appreciate your replies. Thank You!! I now am asking, how would you categorize Romanian food/cooking.? My Mother and Grandmother were wonderful cooks, but some of their food was very different from the Ashkenazi food of my Father's side of the family.. The Romaniana side always had lots of tasty appetisers,- Eggplant, roasted peppers, anchovies and tomatoes in oil and vinegar, etc. etc..-All this style food is now popular here, as so many people visit Israel, but I am talking about English/Romanian immigrants from the late 1800's. I have never had cholent by the way.Thanks again for your help. Chana.
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Quickie Pasta and Grain SaladsTamar AnshThese "sides" are an excellent alternative to more traditional kugels and lower in fat and calorie content. They are a great accompaniment to any meat, fish or dairy meals; and are especially nice for the third meal on those long summer Shabbat afternoons... Read entire article > |
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Special Cakes for Special OccasionsAdina HershbergOne would expect that a great-grandson of Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Kook would be a Torah scholar. Michoel Raanan is that and more. One of his hobbies is making specialty cakes for engagement parties, weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and birthday parties... Read entire article > |
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The Aromas of Backyard BarbecuesJudy Bart KancigorIn 1924 President Calvin Coolidge recommended the celebration of Father’s Day, but it wasn’t until 1972, during the Nixon administration, that it was signed into law as an official national holiday. The third Sunday in June is perfect grilling weather... Read entire article > |
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Shavuot Is Always Dairy DeliciousNorene GilletzShavuot is closely associated with feasting on dairy dishes such as creamy cheesecakes, tender blintzes, plump kreplach, and cheese-filled noodle kugels slathered with sour cream and fruit. Mediterranean Jews celebrate by eating crispy bourekas (turnovers) stuffed with feta cheese or spinach-cheese fillings... Read entire article > |
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