Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family


Grandma’s corn muffins are sweet, golden, and crumbly and just about everything you want a corn muffin to be. Perfect for breakfast or a quick snack.
The Backstory:Â I love, love, love freshly-baked corn muffins. That is, I lov[…]-READ-MORE>

Warm notes of fall spices make these cinnamon whole grain pancakes absolutely irresistible. Make extras and freeze for busy mornings.
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Crumbly, sweet, and delicious, these are perfect for breakfast or anytime you want a quick snack to-go.
The Backstory:Â These are my absolute favorite corn muffins and they are super easy to make. The small addition of honey do[…]-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>

An oldie but goodie that’s as creamy and delicious as ever.
The Backstory:Â This is a short, easy recipe with few ingredients. But it’s different from regular egg salad. The story for this, however, is long. Â I am going way ba[…]-READ-MORE>

Nutritious, creamy, and full of fresh fruit, our fresh fruit smoothie is perfect for breakfast or anytime you crave a refreshing snack.
The Backstory:Â With everyone into the smoothie craze these days, it’s hard to know which o[…]-READ-MORE>

It’s time to bring back the Seventies with cheese fondue! This gooey, decadent first course is a delicious party starter and sure to wow your guests!
The Backstory:Â When I think of Cheese Fondue my mind automatically goes back[…]-READ-MORE>

Iced, sticky, sweet, and delicious, these are the ultimate in brunch indulgence.
Backstory:Â There are few things in life that are better to wake up to than the smell of warm cinnamon rolls and if you’ve grown up around a baker[…]-READ-MORE>

Mom’s baked blintzes taste almost like cheesecake–they’re that decadent and delicious! Frozen cheese blintzes are baked in a creamy custard (you and make these ahead!) for the perfect dairy meal, breakfast or brunch.
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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>

Great for breakfast or even dinner but don’t forget the toasted bagel.
The Backstory:Â There isn’t a Jewish mother alive who hasn’t perfected the art of the scrambled egg, if only for the sake of another Jewish mom favorite: th[…]-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>