Dec 1, 2015
I’ve never been a big fan of potato latkes. Zucchini latkes, yes. Potato latkes, no. I was originally planning to come up with one alternative recipe to share on this blog, but after scouring the web for ideas, I found so many fantastic concoctions that I had to share them...
Family Life / Food / Jewish Life
Sep 24, 2015
If you grew up in a Jewish household, you probably decorated or even built a sukkah at some point. Whether in your backyard, at Hebrew school or at a local JCC, this is the holiday that helped you fulfill the ultimate childhood fantasy: building the best fort of all time....
Sep 10, 2015
On a recent trip to Victoria, British Columbia, I indulged in the most decadent grilled cheese sandwich I have ever had at the Bard & Banker Public House. It was oozing with cheeses, dipped in lemon-apple compote, and drizzled with sherry maple syrup. I’ve been looking for an excuse to...
Aug 20, 2015
1. Give yourself a day. If possible, leave yourself a day after you get back to go grocery shopping, do laundry, recover from jet lag… and mope. You’re allowed to feel sorry for yourself. If you enjoy cooking, use the groceries you just bought to make yourself something that allows you...