“Let us go early to the vineyards to see if the vines have budded, if their blossoms have opened and if the pomegranates are in bloom — there I will give you my love.” — Song of Solomon 7:12 It’s January and we’re in the throes of winter chill. In the kitchen, bright red ...

What is a kugel? A kugel is an oven-baked casserole bound together with eggs. This traditional Jewish dish was often slow-baked in the ovens baking bread before the Sabbath, then served for the Sabbath dinner. The best-known kugel is Lukshen Kugel (noodle kugel). Kosher Jews don’t mix ...

Cooking healthy, nutritious meals with natural (rather than processed) ingredients can be a challenge. It is even more of a challenge when friends have food allergies, dietary restrictions or have made personal choices (like being vegan). As we age, we often have dietary restrictions. ...

I know people who are reluctant to try new foods. One guy I knew in college had never eaten pizza. Every day I meet folks unfamiliar with certain vegetables, like kale or arugula. There are so many to choose from! Variety in fruits and vegetables is important for consuming adequate ...

The holidays are upon us. The longest night is behind us; the days are beginning to lengthen. Christmas Eve is tomorrow, Christmas Day and the first night of Chanukkah follow. As does Kwanzaa. A week later, we’ll be ringing in 2025. We celebrate the dark of winter with light. On ...

Chocolate chip — or sugar spice? Peanut butter’s also nice. Gingerbread — or butter spritz? My cookies crumbled into bits! Snowmen, stars and Christmas trees — Yummy treats! We all love these! Mix them, roll them, cut out shapes. Bake them, cool them, ...