Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family
The Backstory: Walk into any diner or Jewish deli restaurant and you will more than likely find  chicken salad on the menu. However, this refreshing salad, made with avocado has been a relatively newcomer to menus.  With avocad[…]-READ-MORE>
Tangy chicken with salad dressing and onion soup is the perfect weeknight dinner!
The Backstory:Â Â Every time I speak with someone and I tell them that I am gathering recipes, before I even ask them if they want to share with […]-READ-MORE>
Our festival placemats are durable enough for everyday use and pretty enough to want to show them off for company. The large size makes them truly gorgeous on the table with plates and napkins set on top. They have the look of ove[…]-READ-MORE>
Sweet fresh fruit kebabs and a creamy dip make for a fun, fresh and delicious party appetizer.
The Backstory:Â Fruit plates, fruit platters and fruit bowls have come a long, long way since our grandmothers scooped out half a wa[…]-READ-MORE>
Cold raspberry soup is tart, sweet, refreshing, and a perfect first course for a summer meal. This is also a beautiful appetizer served in shot glasses on trays or even in pretty tea cups for bridal or baby shower.
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Kosher Whoopie Pies are a cross between a cookie and a cake with soft outer pillows of goodness that sandwich mounds of marshmallowy-light frosting. They’re a New England staple with origins in the Amish country. Once you try them[…]-READ-MORE>
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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:Â In the sixth grade, I took a home economics class where I learned to set a table for four and to cook three things: cinnamon toast, grilled cheese, and chocolate chip cookies. Not such a bad class for a 12-year-old[…]-READ-MORE>
Cheesy, crumbly, and savory, Kosher cheesy stuffed mushrooms are the perfect two-bite finger foods for your next get together.
The Backstory:Â These savory appetizers are the perfect party starter for just about any occasion. T[…]-READ-MORE>
Nutty, buttery, and truly addicting, our cinnamon almond brittle is crunchy, sweet, and packed with nuts and cinnamon. You won’t be able to stop nibbling!
The Backstory:Â Recently my friend Lorraine gave me a recipe for Torrone[…]-READ-MORE>
Our banana trees fruit plate is a surefire way to get your kids to eat and enjoy delicious fresh fruit!
The Backstory:Â Talk about fun at the table! This refreshing and healthy snack can be enjoyed by your children any time of […]-READ-MORE>
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