I’m an avid fan of The Great British Baking Show, which is currently in its eighth season on Netflix. The show is such perfection, I can look past almost any minor flaw — like the … more

Yesterday on our way to sheva brachot, for Jerry’s cousin in Queens, I, as usual, was elected to enter the address into the GPS. As most of you know by now, Jerry is not very tech … more

Crispy, juicy chicken schnitzel is a dish that is practically ubiquitous in Israel, much to the relief of all parents who have taken their picky American kids on a trip to the Holy Land. On my … more

When we think of pizza, most of us think of a combination of marinara sauce, melty cheese and crispy crust. But not all pies need to include these ingredients. Enter: hummus pizza. Yes, it exists, … more

Last night, as I have done since I was a kid, I viewed the Academy Awards ceremony on TV.  The Awards show, which first took place in 1929 in front of 250 people at the Hollywood Roosevelt … more

Famous for its namesake cheesesteaks, Philadelphia might be one of the last places you’d expect to find a Kosher barbecue smackdown. That, however, is what patrons can expect on Sunday, Aug. … more

Each Jewish holiday has its iconic food: For Passover it’s the symbolic matzah; for Rosh Hashanah it’s sweet honey and new fruits. For Purim we get the delectable … more

When I’m in Brooklyn, I turn to Syrian Jewish cooking from my Syrian Italian extended family. I love making their traditional favorites: yebra (stuffed grape leaves draped in a sweet-tart … more

Thanksgiving is nothing without a pie for dessert and, more often than not, the pie of choice will either be an apple, pumpkin or pecan pie. Everyone has a favorite recipe for apple pies and many … more

That dreaded word “exercise.” Most people decide to hit the gym, run outdoors, or swim, once May rolls around, to get into shape for the summer. Though I’m a member of a local gym, have a top notch treadmill I inherited (thanks, Robbie Rothenberg), and a swimming pool in my backyard, I’m embarrassed to say I haven’t been to the gym, or on the treadmill since May and I’ve only done laps about three times this summer. more