Citrus offers sunshine in every which way. Visually they offer a range of golden hues to combat the winter blues. In a bite they flood our palate with freshness and juice that chase away the dreariness of rain, sleet & snow. And the way they smell? They perfume our kitchens, our foods and our bedrooms, as if the sunshine they absorbed in beating directly on us.
Read MoreVisit your local grocer and add citrus to your home in any manner that appeals to you. I will be contemplating my bowl of mandarin oranges, Meyer lemons, pink grapefruits & navel oranges and planning how to add them to my salads, roasts, cakes and more.
Read MoreTonight is the first night of Hanukkah. Hanukkah 2021 will begin tonight, November 28th and ends the evening of December 6th. Here are a few of our favorite Hanukkah tips, recipes, themes and more.
Read More“He who fails to plan is planning to fail.” Winston Churchill
So you offered to host this Thanksgiving’s feast. Your first time? Done this before, but want to shake things up? Take a deep breath, grab your notebook and let’s workout a game plan!
Read MoreThis fall treat yourself: spend a crisp, golden day at an apple orchard. Reach up into a tree laden with candy red apples and give it a hard twist. Rub that apple on your sleeve until shiny and fragrant and then sink your teeth into that fresh fruit, licking the juices as they run down your chin. Apples… so elementary, so deliciously rewarding. Simple pleasures are the best!
Read MoreDespite some Covid-19 hurdles, I made here to Israel and I am enjoying a country that is mostly vaccinated, pretty open and almost completely back to normal. I can explore, meet friends and find new gems…Incredible feeling! Now that Israel is opening up in May for tourists, you don’t have to take my word for it…Come and taste for yourself!
Read MoreThis Passover arrives as we mark the one year anniversary of this pandemic and Moses’ cry to “Let My People Go!” resonates more than ever. Let us go - back to family dinners, back to dining out, back to embracing each other… This spring, hope is springing strong that we can see the end of this and return to a more normal life.
Read MoreJanuary came and went and with it, most of our New Year’s resolutions. All those vows to diet and exercise awash with good intentions - gone with the melting snow. How do we change our relationship with food? Since March is Nutrition month, how about we try to tackle this one brick at a time leaning on what is considered one of the healthiest food culture in the world - The Mediterranean.
Read MoreSince Valentine’s Day this year falls on a Sunday, why not set aside the day for some down time as a family with easy, fun crafts, quick baking and possibly even a good movie?
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