Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family


Cucumber, onion, and dill salad is tart, crisp, and fresh, just like it came right from your favorite New York appetizing counter.
The Backstory:Â Whenever I have leftover cucumbers, I make cucumber, onion,and dill salad. Â I a[…]-READ-MORE>

Tender poached eggs and wilted spinach are drizzled with hollandaise in this elegant brunch classic.
The Backstory:Â There are numerous ways to make this delicious and decadent dish. I always think of Eggs Florentine as Eggs Be[…]-READ-MORE>

Nutty, sweet, and chewy, our date nut bread is perfect for toast, as is, or even in French toast.
The Backstory: I don’t  know where I got this recipe, but it has been with so many other recipes that I’ve had in a folder that[…]-READ-MORE>

Our Kosher egg and bacon bits sandwich is a savory bite that’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or brunch. It’s even better on a bagel!
The Backstory:Â Sandwiches are something that I love to prepare for lunch. Â One of my favorit[…]-READ-MORE>

These are just about the best blueberry crumb muffins we’ve ever come across. The muffins are moist, sweet, and absolutely delicious. AND. OH. THAT. TOPPING. TO DIE FOR!
The Backstory:Â I am a lover of all baked goods (no surpr[…]-READ-MORE>

Delicious Swiss and sauteed veggies flavor this lovely lunch, brunch or dinner quiche.
The Backstory:Â I’ve had a love affair with quiche for as long as I can remember. I adore quiche. Adore it. And what’s not to love? Deliciou[…]-READ-MORE>

Homemade English muffins will turn you against store-bought brands forever! They’re light, chewy, and ideal for breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, and pizzas.
The Backstory:Â Anything between two pieces of bread is my idea of a go[…]-READ-MORE>

The Backstory: Strawberry Bread is a nice change of pace from the famous banana bread that is more common. Oh, I am not saying there is anything wrong with the latter, it is delicious. but sometimes a change can be just as good. Â[…]-READ-MORE>

Jodi’s dad’s favorite bread and for this reason, one of our top picks.
The Backstory:Â Cinnamon Raisin Bread is the very first thing I ever baked in order to (try to) impress my dad, the world’s best bagel maker. As many of you[…]-READ-MORE>

French-inspired and fabulous, this pastry makes scrumptious use of day-old challah.
The Backstory: Bostock may sounds like something from Eastern Europe, but – full disclosure – this is not a traditional Jewish dish. It is[…]-READ-MORE>

Egg and cheese scramble in a pita is a delicious, hand-held breakfast pouch that gets your morning off to a filling and nutritious start.
The Backstory:Â These delicious breakfast pockets are a tasty way to start your morning w[…]-READ-MORE>

Tomato herring salad is an oldie but a goodie–a creamy dressing with savory seasoning and fresh herbs make this dish fresh, modern, and worth a second look.
The Backstory: How well I remember the oval can of Tomato Herring my […]-READ-MORE>