Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family


The Backstory:Â The name says it all: The Reuben. If you’re a foodie, a New Yorker, or a Jew, you don’t need to hear another word. You hear “Reuben” and the world goes a little fuzzy as your brain has some kind of Pavolian respons[…]-READ-MORE>

Our classic round challah recipe bakes up golden, sweet challah every time. Make two loaves–one for Shabbat and one for noshing!
The Backstory:Â On Rosh Hashanah, classic round challah has a symbolic meaning. The shape signifi[…]-READ-MORE>

The Backstory:Â When I think of borscht, I immediately picture my grandfather slurping up spoonfuls of this deep magenta soup, oblivious to the sounds of his own enjoyment, and smacking his lips with a satisfied “aahh” every few s[…]-READ-MORE>

Fresh carrot cake is a healthier version of the classic dessert that’s every bit as scrumptious but gentler on your waistline.
The Backstory:Â Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too? My Fresh Carrot Cake is a healthy ta[…]-READ-MORE>

A smooth, creamy, classic that will remind you of days gone by.
The Backstory: One of the recipes that my cousin Rhonda shared with me is her famous, to-die-for rice pudding.  I don’t know of one person that doesn’t like th[…]-READ-MORE>

Our vegetarian western omelet is a delicious meat-free version of the classic recipe, and is perfect for breakfast, lunch or a light dinner.
The Backstory:Â One of the things New Yorker’s rely on (and grow frustrated with when […]-READ-MORE>

The Backstory:Â From the first moment I set foot in Paris in the winter of 1997, I loved it the way everyone who falls in love with the City of Love (and Light) falls in love. Deeply, madly, insanely. More of the Backstory after t[…]-READ-MORE>

Healthy and delicious, Greek yogurt parfaits can jumpstart your day, (or wellness resolutions!) and are a delicious, anytime snack.
The Backstory:Â Yogurt has long held a place in Jewish cuisine, most notably during Shavuot, wh[…]-READ-MORE>

Our challah French toast is dipped in a vanilla-infused custard with egg and cinnamon and lightly fried to perfection.
The Backstory:Â Jewish or not Jewish, I don’t know anyone who doesn’t go weak in the knees at their first bi[…]-READ-MORE>

Our recipe for old-fashioned baked apples is bursting with tender dried fruits, honey and cinnamon goodness. Is your mouth watering?
The Backstory:Â What can be more appealing to children (or adults?) when they come home from s[…]-READ-MORE>

Sweet crunchy carrots and fall spices make these delicious carrot muffins perfect anytime snacks and breakfast picks.
The Backstory:Â There’s just nothing like the smell of carrot muffins baking in the oven. The warm autumn aro[…]-READ-MORE>

The Backstory:Â Picture this: it is 1956. I am 15 years old and sitting opposite from me, is my 18-year-old boyfriend (who later became my husband of 53 years, but that’s another story). Â We have been dating for about 2 months. Â[…]-READ-MORE>