Tu B’Shevat begins Sunday night, Feb. 9. When I was a kid, each week for ten weeks before the holiday, we brought 10 cents to school and bought a stamp which formed another leaf of a tree … more

N o one really knows what our ancient ancestors ate in their caves, but scholars who have studied them believe they ate mostly vegetation, and some evidence shows they ate as much as 4 to 6 pounds of … more

During my preparations this year, I found myself reflecting on our kitchen and the 44 Pesachs we have spent there. My mental wanderings have, through the years, taken me from believing my kitchen … more

Did you know that January is National Soup Month? Neither did I, but I am certainly glad that someone decided to honor and highlight this quintessential comfort food. As I sit here writing this, I … more

America is aging. Ten-thousand Baby Boomers turn 65 every day and there are now 75 million people aged 65 and older living active and healthy lives. There are many reasons that we are enjoying … more

When I was very young, I always got excited when Thanksgiving came around. This was the most fun holiday. We got to eat turkey, all my cousins came over and my grandparents spent the whole day at our … more

I was always taught to be thankful. My grandmother told me to be thankful for all the toys I had and the Chanukah gelt she gave me. My other grandmother told me to be thankful I didn’t … more

It’s not too early to think about the Fourth of July, that red, white and blue holiday that celebrates the birth of our country. I love America, I love July 4th … more

Behold the coleslaw! The truth is that most people do not. The mostly-ignored garnish, found in restaurants and often tossed out with the trash, is often ignored or set aside. Who thinks about … more

Pesach’s not over yet … but soon enough, we’ll be turning over our kitchens and begin our post-holiday spring cooking. There’ll be no better time to enjoy fresh … more