Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family
The Backstory:Â Lamb chops are one of my favorite meats. I don’t know of anyone who would disagree with me. Â Except my husband. You see, he was raised on baby lamb chops. Â That is the one food he asked me to never cook. Â He co[…]-READ-MORE>
The picture above might just look like a plate of bakery cookies, but to me, they mean so much more.
I was actually compelled to buy these cookies, put them on one of my finest plates, set them on my Shabbat table, and could no[…]-READ-MORE>
Sounds like a crazy title, doesn’t it? Until a few weeks ago, I would have been inclined to agree with you, but at the recent Shiva for my husband’s grandfather, I experienced a deeply rich connection to the man I only saw a handf[…]-READ-MORE>
Corn succotash is a delicious medley of sauteed, sweet and tender veggies.
The Backstory:Â Forget the traditional recipes you’re used to–more up to date veggies have been added to make this a truly exciting dish. Usually corn […]-READ-MORE>
Our Gatsby Woven Sateen napkins are one of the most elegant options in our entire collection. They have the look and feel of silk but are a more substantial weight and texture, yet feel like liquid silk in your hands. The napkins […]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â When most people think of mint sauce, their first reaction is: lamb. And that makes sense as mint is traditionally paired with mint jelly or mint sauce of some kind. But mint sauce is truly versatile and while it’s[…]-READ-MORE>
From brisket to kugel to tzimmes and more, we’ve got what you need for a delicious celebration! Here are our top recipes for a delectable celebration. Shanah Tovah![…]-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>
Our noodle and apple casserole tastes like a kugel but presents like a showstopper pie, topped with fruit and swirls of apple baked into the dish.
The Backstory:Â This gorgeous noodle and apple casserole looks like dessert and[…]-READ-MORE>
My husband and I had one of those tears-streaming-down-your-face belly laughs yesterday over something from my childhood that I likely blocked out for some 40+ years: Dr. Brown’s Cel-Ray soda.
Yes, you know the one: light green[…]-READ-MORE>
Our spiced pumpkin bread is a dense, moist loaf that’s loaded with warm fall flavors. Perfect as a snack with coffee or tea or tucked in a lunch bag.
The Backstory:Â As you probably know by now, I have a love for all baked good[…]-READ-MORE>
These beautifully-hued mauve/lilac and white dinner napkins have the most amazing feel to them–thick, luxurious, and deeply textured. We just love the color combination of the perfect shade of mauvey-lilac (new word?) and soft wh[…]-READ-MORE>
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