Today I looked at my calendar, and in a moment of panic, I realized that Rosh Hashanah 5771-2010 will be here on September 8th this year. Since I will be out of town for a lot of August for family stuff, it is time to get busy with planning my menus, extending invitations … [Read more...] about Pink Lady Apple Apple Cake
Couscous with Root Vegetables
My first introduction to couscous was at summer camp as a child, on a small island in the waters off Puget Sound near Seattle. This was not some slick, organized, professionally run summer camp. This was Sephardic Bikur Cholim congregation summer camp, put together by some … [Read more...] about Couscous with Root Vegetables
Brown Rice with Grilled Vegetables
Since we are all trying to eat healthier, brown rice has become a staple in my kitchen. Serving a lot of brown rice presents a dilemma. How do I keep it fresh and interesting? Sometimes it is good just plain … [Read more...] about Brown Rice with Grilled Vegetables
Dinner for Two
My children are technically adults and have their own apartments. Even so they are often at home usually looking for food. It is still a rare occasion when my husband and I are actually home alone for dinner. Last week I made this beautiful menu for the two of us. Tricolore … [Read more...] about Dinner for Two
Greek Salad
Growing up in a family with 21 first cousins and all but 5 of them within a 3 year age range made family my best friends, more like sisters. We ate a lot of meals together. … [Read more...] about Greek Salad
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