Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family

Once you make this easy classic hummus from scratch, you’ll think twice before buying store-bought hummus again–it’s that delicious.
The Backstory:Â Easy classic hummus is surprisingly simple to make and there are very few ing[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â Lets face it: diet foods are something that we ladies are always checking out. Dieting, eating well, looking slim, and trying to look good are always on our mind, whether we’re looking at clothes, workout gear or f[…]-READ-MORE>
Our light vegetable soup is loaded with chunky veggies and is ideal for making in bulk, freezing in batches, and serving for lunch or anytime snack.
The Backstory:Â This delicious, feel-good light vegetable soup is one of my go[…]-READ-MORE>
Carrot and Hummus Roll Ups are savory, delicious bites that are perfect make-ahead appetizers for parties and holidays.
The Backstory:Â Carrot and Hummus Rolls are a delicious light bite and finger food that are perfect as a pa[…]-READ-MORE>
If you need a perfect chocolate cake, look no further than Nana’s chocolate cake with fudge frosting. This is the one you’ve been waiting for.
The Backstory:Â Until I was almost seven years old, my cousin Hara and I lived side […]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory: Most of the meals I prepare are basic family dinners.  But when I really want to “put on the dogs” (old fashion saying)  for guests,  I make several different main course  meat dishes. More of the Backstory af[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory: There is something so special about Rosh Hashanah and its traditions – and I’m not being biased because this holiday usually falls around my birthday! The sweetness of the whole occasion seems to lift everyoneâ[…]-READ-MORE>
Shirlee’s sugar cookies are truly melt-in-your mouth perfect butter cookies that are impossible to put down after just one bite. These are delicious with coffee, tea, or tucked inside a lunch box. Decorate them for showers, Bar or[…]-READ-MORE>
Breaded veal chops are lightly fried, tender, and full of flavor. This is the perfect winter, weeknight dish.
The Backstory: I just love veal in any form, whether it is cutlet style or  breaded  chops I know that there will b[…]-READ-MORE>
Lemon Poppy Seed cake is sweet, tart, moist and truly melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
The Backstory:Â I’m a firm believer that you should be able to have your cake and not feel guilty about it. After all, life is about enjoying o[…]-READ-MORE>
A classic, old-time side that’s as delicious and flavorful as it ever was.
The Backstory:Â I was raised on Jewish soul foods. This included Stuffed Derma (Kishka), chopped liver, chicken soup, and a whole bunch of foods that to[…]-READ-MORE>
These gorgeous tart, creamy, and delicious two-bite mini lemon cheesecake tarts are absolutely addicting! The combination of cheesecake and lemon is as close to confection heaven as it gets and these are just beautiful topped with[…]-READ-MORE>