Search Results for: {search_term_string}

How to Truss a Chicken

Learn how to truss a chicken, a simple technique that will help your roast chicken cook evenly.

Elijah’s Cup Passover Craft

Learn to make a homemade Elijah’s Cup with this fun, colorful, kid-friendly Passover holiday craft from Brenda Ponnay.

American Cakes – Boston Cream Pie

A detailed history of the Boston Cream Pie, including a delicious classic recipe from food historian Gil Marks.

American Cakes – Monkey Bread

Food historian Gil Marks shares the history of Monkey Bread and a traditional recipe along with variations for this sweet treat in his regular column, American Cakes

American Cakes – Washington Cake

A traditional recipe for patriotic Washington Cake and the history behind the recipe from culinary historian Gil Marks.

What They Ate at Hearst Castle – Welsh Rarebit

The culinary history and food of Hearst Castle, the William Randolph Hearst estate and Hearst’s recipe for Welsh Rarebit.

How to Strain Yogurt

Learn the step by step process of straining yogurt, an ancient technique that produces thick, rich, healthy Greek yogurt and labneh cheese.

Paul Gauguin – His Life, His Work, His Menus

His Life, His Work, His Menus and a Tahitian Recipe for E’ia Ota, Poisson Cru – Fresh Lime-Marinated Fish with Coconut Milk and Vegetables

American Cakes – Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Learn the history behind Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, a sweet retro American treat, and try a vintage-inspired recipe from food historian Gil Marks

Strawberry Shortcake – A History & Recipe

American Cakes – the history of Strawberry Shortcake from food historian Gil Marks, and a delicious traditional recipe for Strawberry Shortcake.

Swedish Lamb Stew with Pears

Recipe for Swedish Lamb Stew with Pears Potatoes & Green Beans from “The Swedish Princesses Cook Book,” aka “Prinsessornas Kokbok” published 1936

Lamb and Fava Beans

Tender lamb and fresh fava beans slowly cooked with Middle Eastern spices for a unique and tasty stew. Easy recipe with step-by-step photos.

Green Bean Salad with Walnuts, Parmesan and Mint

Flavorful salad with lightly steamed green beans, roasted chopped walnuts, fresh mint, shaved parmesan, olive oil and white balsamic vinegar.

Rosh Hashanah Napkin Rings

Brenda Ponnay, author of the Secret Agent Josephine blog, is a regular contributor to ToriAvey.com. Her craft blogs are kid and family friendly; each project will help childrenRead More

Citron Sun Catchers for Sukkot

Make Citron Sun Catchers, a fun and easy family project for Sukkot, from contributor Brenda Ponnay.

What Foods are Kosher for Passover?

Learn about which foods are considered Kosher for Passover.

Mark Twain – Recipes from A Little Bill of Fare

Recipe roundup inspired by Mark Twain’s “A Little Bill of Fare” from “A Tramp Abroad,” 1891.

Healthy Sephardic Mediterranean Recipes

Learn the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet, with links to delicious Mediterranean-influenced Sephardic kosher recipes.

How to Roast Bell Peppers

Easy methods for cooking and charring bell peppers for a rich smoky flavor, from stovetop to oven to grill.

Do Happy Animals Produce Better Food?

Does animal welfare impact food quality? Learn if free range, cage free, pastured eggs, dairy & grass fed beef are worth the extra expense

Speakeasies, Sofas, and the History of Finger Foods

Learn how finger foods became a part of American food culture, with a history dating back to 18th century France. Canapés, cocktail appetizers.

American Cakes – Kentucky Bourbon Cake

History and a traditional recipe for Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey Cake from food historian Gil Marks. Bourbon spiced cake filled with dried fruit and nuts.