Shavuot

Rediscovering Megillat Ruth

Last year I rediscovered Megillat Ruth. On the morning of the second day of Shavuot I joined a closely knit ...

Chocolate Halva Donuts

Move over cupcake, there’s a new trendy dessert in town and her name is the donut. Don’t get me wrong ...

RECIPE CONTEST: The Ultimate Cheesecake Challenge for Shavuot

Does your family rave about your cheesecake every time you make it? Do you have an amazing family recipe you ...

Lemon Chiffon Bundt Cake–Inspired by Israeli Limonana

This cake is inspired by the uber-popular Israeli sweet lemonade that’s always punched up with fresh mint called limonana.Limonana is ...

Meandering Towards Revelation

As I strolled through the greenhouses at Longwood Gardens the other day, brilliant blossoms of yellow and white and blue ...

The Pilgrim’s Guide to Success

I’ve been looking for meaningful full-time work since crash-landing in Philadelphia in August. After living in Boston for eight years ...

Love and Pudding Pie

My mom was always baking when I was growing up. Nothing complicated, in fact, quite the opposite: leftover slices of ...

Mascarpone Stuffed Dates with Sea Salt

Nearly six years ago, my husband (who was then merely a newish boyfriend in my life) took me out for ...

Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Quiche

Though most Jews name Hanukkah, Purim or Passover as their favorite of the many (many) holidays, I have always been ...

Dairy Made Easy: Pomegranate Apple Salad with Parmesan Dressing

I really love salads, especially this time of year. It’s hot, produce is in abundance and it’s a lot easier ...

Dairy Made Easy: Hasselback Baguette

We are currently in the midst of “The Three Weeks,” a time of grieving for Jews in remembrance of the ...

Pineapple Coconut Coffee Cake

Like so many of my peers, Jewish summer camp played an integral role in my Jewish identity. It’s where I ...