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Shabbat Reflections – Tragedy in Connecticut

I had planned to post a new recipe today. I was in the kitchen, taking photographs of pasta, when I flipped on the TV. TheRead More

Yiddish Book Center – Making the Perfect Latke

Last week I did a Hanukkah interview with Lisa Newman at the Yiddish Book Center for their weekly podcast. This non-profit organization rescues, translates, andRead More

Joan Hamburg Radio Interview – 12.7.12

Last week I had a chance to chat with my friend Joan Hamburg, a legendary New York radio host and food lover like me! WeRead More

FoodieCrush Magazine – The Ultimate Hanukkah Hostess

The Ultimate Hanukkah Hostess? I’m flattered…blushing…kvelling! FoodieCrush Magazine is a rocking online publication that covers the food blogging world. Heidi Larsen, the editor, e-publishes theRead More

No-Bake Missouri Cookies on Weelicious

Last week I cooked up some delish no-bake Missouri Cookies with my friend Catherine McCord. Catherine writes an awesome blog called Weelicious focused on simple,Read More

Thanksgiving 2012

Here are some images from my Thanksgiving meal for 2012. We had about 25 guests total. It was my birthday, too (it falls on ThanksgivingRead More

On the Road – Phoenix and NYC

Sometimes I have to pinch myself to make sure I’m not dreaming. Life is, above all else, a wonderful series of surprises. I end upRead More

Historical Thanksgiving Recipes

I’ve been busy preparing some 19th-century Thanksgiving recipes and celebrating the history of the holiday! Learn more at the links below. Nutty Sweet Potato Casserole onRead More

Nutty Sweet Potato Casserole on Good Morning Arizona

On Monday, I cooked a World War II recipe for Nutty Sweet Potato Casserole, inspired by the wartime cookbook “Cooking on a Ration.” Recipe andRead More

I Voted! Did you?

I voted today. I voted because I love my country, I appreciate my freedom, and I’m grateful to have a voice. Every night my familyRead More

Sukkot 2012 – My Sukkah

Every year, I post a few pictures of my Sukkot Sukkah. We’ve had a terrific time dining in the Sukkah this year; it’s such aRead More

To My Readers on Yom Kippur

Two days ago, in a small residential hotel in Portland, I dropped my iPhone in a boiling pot of matzo ball soup. When it happened,Read More

Matzo Ball Soup on More Good Day Oregon

Yesterday, I shared my method for Matzo Ball Soup on Fox 12’s More Good Day Oregon with host Kimberly Maus. The recipes I discussed on theRead More

Dining Around with Joel Riddell – Radio Interview

On Labor Day weekend I did an interview with Joel Riddell on his popular radio food show, Dining Around, in San Francisco. We talkedRead More

Rosh Hashanah Recipes on New Day Northwest

Me and host Margaret Larson on New Day Northwest Yesterday, I shared some of my favorite Rosh Hashanah recipe ideas in Seattle on KING 5’s NewRead More

IFBC 2012 – I’m Speaking!

Hey fellow food bloggers! I will be speaking as part of a panel at the International Food Blogger Conference in Portland, Oregon on August 25.Read More

To Big Gulp, or Not to Big Gulp?

broker/Depositphotos.com In a recent blog post, I discussed California’s ban on foie gras. The post sparked a terrific discussion about the government’s role in whatRead More

New Feature on PBS Food

I’ve been hinting that a lot of exciting developments are on the horizon for my websites, and this week was no exception. On Friday,Read More

The Great Foie Gras Debate

iStock.com/NightAndDayImages A new law went into effect this week banning the use of foie gras in California. Gourmet restaurants across the state are in aRead More

Announcing The History Kitchen!

I’ve been hinting this week about some changes coming to The Shiksa in the Kitchen. One change became “official” this weekend, and I’m thrilled toRead More

Saffron – A New Path for Afghan Farmers

iStock.com/marilyna I was so pleased to watch this report on CNN’s Eatocracy blog this morning (watch the video here). In one Afghan province, farmers areRead More

Italian Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Italian Roasted Cauliflower Salad from Calabria, Italy – Tasty, Vegan, Gluten Free. As we head into the weekend, I thought we’d explore Southern Italy aRead More