I have not posted in a while but I wanted to let everyone know that I am alive and well with all of my family. Last year my son got married in Israel to a beautiful girl, she is Israeli American, half Iraqi and half Hungarian...so our family ethnic mix continues to expand...I … [Read more...] about Rosh Hashanah 5781 September 18 and 19 2020
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Rosh Hashana Menu 5780/2019
Rosh Hashana 2019, 5780 I am having a hard time accepting the fact that Summer 2019 is drawing to a close and Rosh Hashana will be upon us in a couple of weeks. Here in Los Angeles, the usual September heat wave has begun although late at night there is a hint of coolness in … [Read more...] about Rosh Hashana Menu 5780/2019
New Fruit Salad
Every year on the second night of Rosh Hashanah we make a blessing on a new fruit. Years ago it was easy to find something new … [Read more...] about New Fruit Salad
Spinach and Beet Green Rosh Hashanah Muffins
Every year as Rosh Hashanah looms large it is time to put my creative hat on and revive interest in the Simanim foods or traditional blessed foods. I revive the Simanim by … [Read more...] about Spinach and Beet Green Rosh Hashanah Muffins
Prassa Quajado, Leek and Potato Bake
Last week I was preparing to fry about 6-7 dozen Kuftes De Prassa for Rosh Hashanah. I usually calculate about 4 large prassa, leeks … [Read more...] about Prassa Quajado, Leek and Potato Bake
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