recipes

“Michele’s Banana Pudding”

Or, how a dessert becomes a tradition

5 Multicultural Recipes for Rosh Hashanah

From Asian challah to "Afro-Ashkefardi" chicken, these dishes will add flair to your holiday table.

Viewing the Win of the Macabees in a Different Light

As a Nutritionist, Hanukkahis not always my favorite holiday.  It’s all about the oil.  While I don’t believe in super ...

Sukkot and Home

Shana tova and chag sameach! The Jewish fall calendar is full of celebration and festivities and one of my favorites ...

How to Let Our Desserts (& Our Kids) Just BE What They Are

Fat-free ice cream. Sugar free-candy. Low-carb apple pie. Are you salivating yet?  Probably not. Manufacturers and weight-conscious home chefs often ...

Freedom from Matzah

In its simplest form, Passover is a holiday that commemorates the Israelites’ journey from slavery to freedom. During the seder ...

Homemade Pantry Snacks

One of the greatest things that kids learn at camp is how to do things for themselves, from scratch. Campers ...

Camp Style Winter Pantry Basics: Part 2

Having a well-stocked pantry means being prepared for the unexpected, being organized, and giving yourself the best possible tools to ...

Camp-Style Winter Pantry Basics

As winter sets in, you probably don’t feel like making as many trips to the grocery store and are getting ...

Creating New Traditions (and Recipes!) for Thanksgivukkah

Last month I wrote about new ways of looking at the same old foods as a way to take an ...