Purim is this coming Saturday night March 19th. The traditional reading of the Megilat Esther, The story of Esther will be read amongst Carnival type revelers in costumes with much merriment and consumption of adult beverages. On Purim it is traditional to give out Purim … [Read more...] about Happy Purim with Turkish Coffee
Desert Chicken
As one reader recently observed, we all need more chicken recipes. I roasted these (see photo) chickens for Shabbat dinner this week. The California desert is spectacular this time of year. Spring is here … [Read more...] about Desert Chicken
Pico Boulevard II
On Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles there is an accumulation of kosher establishments for dining, takeout or ordering. This is my second installment of writing about Pico to highlight some of that street’s intriguing assets. Today I want to talk about The Fish Grill and Kolah … [Read more...] about Pico Boulevard II
Sütlaҫ, Sephardic Rice Pudding
Friday afternoon amongst her busy preparations for Shabbat, Nona (my mom) always made Sütlaҫ, pronounced sootlach, as one of the Shabbat breakfast or lunch dishes. Sütlaς is rice pudding, a very simple and satisfying dish with a silky smooth texture and lightly sweet cinnamon … [Read more...] about Sütlaҫ, Sephardic Rice Pudding
Butterfly Chicken with Fresh Herbs
Before I start on the chicken story, I have to tell you something funny that happened Wednesday afternoon when I was planning to make the chicken. Noticing pulled up rolls of grass sod on the driver’s side driveway border at my house, an alarm went off in my head. I recently … [Read more...] about Butterfly Chicken with Fresh Herbs
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