Bonfire Cooking for Lag BaOmer

Lag Baomer is a night devoted to bonfires throughout Israel in celebration of the mystic light of the teachings of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai. Of course, as Jews, we’ll use anything as an excuse to... Read More

Master Chef Final Not Kosher

Observant and traditional Jews were startled this week to discover they were sifted out of participating as audience members and judges for Channel 2 television’s “Master Chef” cook... Read More

Truffle Slicer

I wonder why it took me so long to get a truffle slicer. After all, it is the quintessential piece of high-end kitchen equipment. It is hoity. It is toity. Nothing else screams “food snob”... Read More