Wednesday, December 2, 2020

8 Cookbooks Sure to Light up Chanukah 2020

8 Cookbooks Sure to Light up Chanukah 2020

Each year, before Chanukah, I pull up a comfy chair and review my bookshelves to see which of my favorite cookbooks I'd like to gift for the holidays. I've chosen eight, all published in 2020, to light up (or maybe lighten up?) your holiday celebrations. For those new to my page, WELCOME! Be sure to ch...

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Stuff, Roll & Simmer these Brussels Leaves

Stuff, Roll & Simmer these Brussels Leaves

Have you seen the thick stalks of brussels sprouts at your local farmers' market yet? This cold weather crop begins to appear at the end of October and crescendos in November, landing on Thanksgiving tables across America. While I love brussels sprout buds (yup, that's what they're called) halved or shaved...

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

3 Tips to Healthier Chanukah + Broccoli & Cauliflower Latkes

3 Tips to Healthier Chanukah + Broccoli & Cauliflower Latkes

When Westport Magazine asked me for three tips on how to celebrate a healthier Chanukah all I could muster at first was, "forget the latkes". After all, Chanukah (also spelled Hanukkah) foods are all about frying in oil which, no matter how you sizzle it, does not point to eight nights of  healthy eating. Af...

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

8 Gift Ideas to Light up your Holiday

8 Gift Ideas to Light up your Holiday

Kosher Like Me readers know that we love supporting small businesses, individual creatives and all things local. When it's time to buy holiday gifts for family and friends we lean towards pop-up shops and women owned businesses that share our values. If you feel similarly, you'll love this selection of gifts ...

Monday, December 3, 2018

Chanukah Giveaway: Little Book of Jewish Feasts

Chanukah Giveaway: Little Book of Jewish Feasts

It's Chanukah giveaway time! We want all of our readers to to have a chance to win this gift so we're running this contest as a real quickie. Jump right in! One lucky reader will win a copy of Koenig's cookbook, Little Book of Jewish Feasts, this week. We'll rush it right out to the winner so (hopefully) ...

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Poppy Seed Schnitzel for Chanukah? Yes, Please!

Poppy Seed Schnitzel for Chanukah? Yes, Please!

And just like that... we're about to celebrate Chanukah! Get ready to swiftly shift from talking turkey to frying potato pancakes, sufganiyot (Israeli style donuts) and schnitzel. Wait! Schnitzel for Chanukah? YES, please! This extra crunchy version will be a great crowd pleaser next to any of these dair...

Sunday, December 17, 2017

Sheet-Pan Latkes are a Game Changer

Sheet-Pan Latkes are a Game Changer

Frying up a a batch (or 10) of latkes for Chanukah celebrations is rewarding, sure. But it can be exhausting and time consuming. And how about that mess of splattered oil and the irresistible urge to wash your hair immediately after you've sizzled a few dozen? We have a better solution: Sheet-Pan Latkes. ...

Monday, December 11, 2017

Get Sizzling with Greek Inspired Chanukah Latkes

Get Sizzling with Greek Inspired Chanukah Latkes

Even the youngest students can recap a quick version of the miracle of oil in the Chanukah story. The gruesome tale they aren't taught is about Judith beheading Holofernes. Read on to learn why cheese is a traditional ingredient in Hanukkah recipes and why Judith's bravery should be celebrated today....

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

9 Creative Gifts You Need to Know About this Chanukah

9 Creative Gifts You Need to Know About this Chanukah

It's a great big world of gift giving temptation and latke overdosing during this holiday season. We hear ya. While we can't help you to curb your latke intake, we can help your to hone in on perfect gifts for  foodies, home decor lovers and those who would simply rather give back. Read on to find the m...

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

16 Favorite Cookbooks to Give & Receive: 2017 Edition

16 Favorite Cookbooks to Give & Receive: 2017 Edition

There were so many inspiring cookbooks and compelling foodie memoirs released in 2017 that it was nearly impossible to narrow them down to my favorite 16 books for this Chanukah/holiday gift round-up. But I did it! I love all kinds of food related reads: memoirs, humor, historical and cultural explorati...